Khaleelah I. L. Harris is a Curator, Archive Project Manager, Producer, and Philanthropist based in Washington, D.C. Her work lies at the intersection of Social Entrepreneurship, Humanities Education & Programming, and Production.. She is a 2021 graduate of Yale University (M.A. Religious Studies) and a 2018 graduate of Bethune-Cookman University (B.A. Religion & Philosophy).

 

As an arts, culture, and history worker and social entrepreneur, Khaleelah I. L. Harris has co-founded and served in executive leadership roles for three organizations bridging contemporary African Diasporic art, African American History, Wellness, and Philanthropy. Harris raised nearly $20,000 in her first year as the co-founder and Executive Director of The Beauty of Our Wellness, curated nearly 10 exhibitions and led numerous community arts programs as the former lead curator and manager of Mehari Sequar Gallery, and co-wrote a winning $5 million grant proposal as the co-founder and principal consultant of Tabon Path Consulting. She has established partnerships with medical, educational, cultural, and religious institutions to create notable impact in her community. Harris is experienced in fundraising, program design, and small team management with a record of translating ideas into public programs, institutional initiatives, and exhibitions.

 

Additionally, Harris serves as the founder and program director for The Exodus 35 Series, a sacred arts ministry for her home church, Metropolitan AME Church.