Community Leader and Curator, Malika Pryor

With nearly 15 years of experience in the non-profit and legal sectors, Malika is a leader and servant whose goal is to uplift the communities and stories that emphasize the best in us, Malika currently serves as the Senior Director of Education Programs and Outreach for the Detroit Historical Society, and as an independent curator, she continues to elevate narratives that inspire and compel. Before then, she practiced entertainment and family law in Atlanta for several years before returning to her cultural arts roots and hometown of Detroit in 2010, taking up a post as Director of Education and Programs at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Join us for a conversation with Malika Pryor, a 2000 graduate in African American Studies and Organizational Studies, about compelling and aspirational careers that impact communities and institutions both stateside and abroad.

You should attend this workshop if you are:
A liberal arts and/or sciences student
Looking for insights and tips on pursuing your entrepreneurial interests
Interested in pursuing a career in arts and nonprofits

What you’ll gain by attending:
Hear about what a career is like when you pursue your passions and be guided by your personal “why?”
Learn about how nonprofits get formed, from developing funding strategies to building strong programmatic portfolios, to reaching target audiences
Learn about the academic courses and extracurriculars Malika leveraged that prepared her for working life in law, arts, and nonprofits

RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact Carla Huhn at Carlavoy@umich.edu or 734.763.4674. so we can make arrangements.