Anika serves organizations committed to the arts, education, community-building and justice.
CLEO Institute
Through focused sessions, Anika supported CLEO Institute in finalizing a strategic plan that amplifies their impact in the critical area of catalyzing people, governments, and organizations to take action on critical climate issues.
Black Folks In Design
Anika worked with founder Little Wing Lee to launch her nonprofit organization Black Folks In Design, which creates economic and portfolio-building opportunities for Black designers. For this project, Anika designed the organization’s bylaws, membership program, and advised on BFID’s inaugural fundraising efforts.
Powerhouse Arts
Anika served as Interim Co-Executive Director of Powerhouse Arts from 2021-2023. She also served as an advisor to the project during its start-up phase, surveying local artists and arts professionals to understand the unmet needs of artists, arts fabricators and Career + Technical Education High School students in NYC.
Red Hook Art Project
For this project, Anika surveyed program participants to document Red Hook Art Project’s program impact. She facilitated RHAP executive staff and the Board of Directors in aligning to refine and strengthen the organization’s youth arts offerings.
Youth Represent
Anika supported Youth Represent as an instructional coach, observing youth legal education workshop delivery to teach legal staff how to increase participant engagement and understanding.