Sistah Rfuaw Diarra's Page

City

Houston

Profession

Arts Administration

Highest education + subject

Masters in Arts Administration

Greatest ambition, personal interests,motivation

MY INTEREST
Family, Performing Arts, National and International Travel, Volunteerism, Community Service, Working directly with at-risk youth in the USA, Human Rights Issues, Working with Domestic Violence Issues, Activist for Youth gang activities, teen pregnancy and drug prevention. On a personal note: reading, creative writing, live poetry reading, live theatre (plays), attending festival, conferences, workshops, I also enjoy live jazz sets, reggae concerts and Traditional African drumming/ African Pop Music, more to come.

Do you wish to have a website you own listed in the directory and displayed on your business page?

Yes

Business website address

http://www.freewebs.com/lainikuumbangomatroupe2009/

Name of your business (if applicable)

Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe

Business categories (applicable to your business)

Administration, Staff, Internet Services, Customer Service, Sales, Executive, Marketing, Advertising, Education, Coaching, Production, Media, Telecommunications, Design, Activism

About your business and expertise

MY WANTS
To meet artists, art lovers and wonderful like-minded people to network and connect with for business and social activities. To increase awareness about the important of art in our changing world today. Also I would love to find serious financial supporters for up-coming and existing programs and special projects, such as festivals, conferences and celebrations produced by my Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 Arts and Educational Organization.

MY HAVES
Marketing and Publicity Skills, Event Planning, Event and Festival Consultant, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts Projects, National Artist Exchange and Promotions, Fundraising and Campaign Development Skills, Artistic Project Development, Non-Profit Startup Planning, International Artist Exchange, Promotions, Booking and Management


MY ORGANIZATIONS
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe,
Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble
Second Chance Entertainment Co.
Pathway 2 Wellness
People's Village Cultural Art Center and Museum
People's Village Shule
The African & African American Artists Network
Black Dance USA
Global Dance Network
Universal Hurricane Katrina Survivors Council
Katrina Kids and Elderly Project Fund
Daughters and Mothers of Katrina
National Black Storyteller
National Black Women Health Project

STUDIES
CDL Alternative Studies Program
Secondary Education for Special Needs Children (w) ADHD, ADD
Alternative Certification for Specialized Reading Programs for Special needs Middle School Age Children.

UNO
Arts Management
Non-Profit Marketing and Publicity, Grantwriting 101,
Non-Profit Management and Event Planning

University of Jerusalem School for the Performing Arts
Dance as Therapy
Dance as Therapy, Performing arts,
Arts Management and Productions,
Event Planning, Marketing and Publicity

Qualifications
Dance Therapist (Movement Specialist)
Artists Development Consultant
Artistic Management and Production Consultant
Event Planning and Promotions Specialist
Non-Profit Marketing and Publicity /Fundraising Consultant
Non-Profit Start-up Consultant
Cultural and Educational Enrichment Program Designer