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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 consults as the director of public history for Columbia University/Teachers College’s Harlem Education History Project.
OLIVIA PEARSON | PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Olivia Pearson is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and has lived in other cities such as Atlanta, Copenhagen, and New York. She received her B.A. in English and Comparative Women’s Studies from Spelman College and her M.A. in African American and African Diaspora Studies from Columbia University. Olivia’s mission in life is to dream of, promote, and inspire people to advocate for equality. As program coordinator with While We Are Still Here, she is excited to advance the organization’s mission by helping to produce meaningful cultural events and programs that honor the legacy of Harlem and people of African descent.
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.