Ajani Zanaya Powell (she/they)

Advocacy and Communications Associate 412.391.2060 x229 apowell@pittsburghartscouncil.org Joined the Arts Council in November 2023

Primary focus: Advocacy, cultural policy, social media, video creation, storytelling, communications

You might know me from: 2020 Trump Town Hall, 2021 Center of Disease Control CUPS Scholar, 1Hood Media Literacy Fellow

Artistic Practices: A diverse assortment of creative mediums such as photography, painting, poetry, dance, film, and fashion

Astrological sign: Capricorn

Best concert I've ever attended: 2013 Beyonce's The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour at the Verizon Center was my first and best concert I have seen to date. However, I feel like my expectations are high.

Where you might spot me: Traveling, walking trails with my dog Sesami, practicing yoga, diving into my developing vinyl collection