our team

KAREN D. TAYLOR | FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Karen is driven by her passion to bring the cultural history of Harlem to the forefront of now, and to keep it relevant for generations to come. Inspired by the national discussion on “gentrification,” she is moved to steward the creation of programming that wraps the arts and humanities in a package that is a gift to the future. She previously served as the director of public history for Columbia University/Teachers College's Harlem Education History Project.

TERRY JOHNSON | SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER CONSULTANT

Terry Johnson is a marketing strategist in New York City. After several years working in the advertising industry and as an IT contractor for the U.S. government, she now applies her considerable experience to helping small business owners create the right digital marketing strategy for their online business.

Terry focuses on marketing strategies and branding for small business owners and brand builders. Additionally, she keeps up with the latest trends in social media, digital marketing, and branding for business owners.