Bio
Shekhinah B. is a creative hybrid and versatile professional. She's an internationally acclaimed vocal performer, a dedicated advocate for the arts, a skilled cultural producer, a thoughtful conversational curator, and the author of The Art Economic Empowerment Workbook & Take Charge.
She has made a significant impact in the nonprofit and creative cultural sectors, championing art as a tool for community connection, promoting emerging artists, and amplifying underrepresented voices. She played a pivotal role in co-organizing Pennsylvania's inaugural Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival (JWAF). Honored by the City of Philadelphia in 2023 with a public citation for the historical and celebratory Juneteenth event.
The Executive Director and Founder of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Her dedication lies in the education, unification, and empowerment of creatives, achieved through a range of initiatives that foster creative expression, self-sufficiency, multiculturalism, self-esteem, and collective growth.
As the creative cultural producer of Sistahs Attune, she works to enhance workforce development opportunities within the creative economy. Her mission is to bridge the divide between art and commerce while simultaneously expanding culturally relevant platforms for the expression of Afro-Centric creativity.
Shekhinah B. is a dynamic recording artist and songwriter with over 15 years of diverse musical experience. In 2022, she received a historical citation award from the City Council of Philadelphia for her successful Art Economic Empowerment Initiative. She's been recognized with grants and awards, including the Black Music City Award and the Encore Music Award. She excels in vocal genres like Jazz, Soul, Blues, Pop, Funk, House, and R&B. She performed in a 50-piece Public Orchestra in 2022, featuring original compositions from notable artists.
Shekhinah's recorded music can be found on digital platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and YouTube. She utilizes her voice to amplify underrepresented voices, advocating for equitable representation and access to opportunities.
With a Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership and certifications in Grantsmanship, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, and Human Services, she brings a wealth of expertise. With over a decade of experience as a Program Director, Creative Strategist, Curriculum Developer, Diversity Specialist, Speaker, Educator, and Live Dialogue Facilitator, Shekhinah is uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on your business, organization, and community.
Educational Services Provided
- Interactive (Pre-Recorded & Live) In-Person or Remote Cultural Programming
- Art Administration & Creative Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Workshops & Consultations
- Interactive Dialogue Facilitation
- Nonprofit Evaluations & Training
- Webinar & Zoom Workshops & Training(s)
Approach
Shekhinah caters to the diverse needs of creatives, collaborators and audiences by providing superior professional services.
A proven track record of success, integrity, commitment, and motivation to execute all services in a timely and effective manner.
Successful art presentation and program management, delivering high-quality content.
Best known for executing innovative thought-provoking content conveying creative concepts in cross-cultural mediums, infusing multimedia, live performance, and instrumentation.