2023 Conference Keynote Speaker Dr Nia Nunn

Dr Nia Nunn wears multiple head-wraps as a mother, artist, educator, speaker, activist, and community leader Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, she has the privilege and responsibility to serve and create in her community

After completing a B A in Early Childhood Education at Clark Atlanta University and a Ph D in School Psychology at Michigan State University, “Dr Nia” (a beloved title assigned by 2nd graders upon receiving her Ph D ) returned home to work as a School Psychologist at her elementary school alma mater, Beverly J Martin Elementary In Ithaca, Dr Nia is an Ithaca College Associate Professor of education, psychology, women, gender, and sexuality studies, Board of Directors President of Southside Community Center, and Director and Writer for Community Unity Music Education Program (CUMEP)

A creator of performing arts programming and research designed to empower and uplift the voices of youth, particularly Black youth, and especially young Black women and girls, her Black consciousness work centers on anti-racist and abolitionist framework that honors a Black femme oral and visual tradition Dr Nia is committed to teaching and engaging audiences creatively, intensely, and gracefully