NMAAM Welcomes Two New Board Members & New Board Interns

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Pictured (L-R, top row): Keri Floyd Kelly and Brian Sexton; (L-R, bottom row): Joseph Page and Jacolby Robinson

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has elected Brian Sexton and Keri Floyd Kelly to its Board of Directors. They will serve a three-year term that commenced March 8, 2024.

Sexton brings a wealth of experience in community development and as the Metro Council Liaison for Mayor Freddie O’Connell. Known for his dedication to improving education, workforce development and affordable housing, he founded Creatives Day and co-created the Music Business Accelerator at Tennessee State University.

Kelly is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Nissan Americas. Bringing a broad scope of experience from finance to human resources, her strategic approach to DEI makes her an invaluable asset to the NMAAM board.

Additionally, the museum has welcomed Joseph Page and Jacolby Robinson as new board interns. Their tenure started on March 3 and will last for one year.

Page, Special Projects Manager for the Sycamore Institute, brings a background in political organizing and policy research. Robinson, an Assistant Vice President and Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank, leads teams to provide top-notch financial services.

“We are delighted to welcome our new board members and board interns to the National Museum of African American Music family,” says Executive Director, Dion Brown. “Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of expertise will undoubtedly enrich our organization and help us continue advancing our mission.”

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