Bakari Jones (they/them) is a producer, facilitator, and consultant committed to amplifying the voices and experiences of Black, women, LGBTQ and gender-expansive communities. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Bakari curates transformative spaces, blending narrative development, event production, and hospitality to foster connection, confidence, and cultural impact.
Bakari's work is guided by Black Womanist Thought, Black Liberation Theology, and ‘Black joy’ as a mantra of resistance.
Bakari is most proud of serving as an AmeriCorps V.I.S.T.A. in post-Katrina New Orleans, supporting communications strategy for Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas' campaign, and creating Lor Rube - a community build of a Rube Goldberg machine highlighting the disparities experienced by Black, queer, and trans youth in Baltimore city attempting to access city services.
With an adaptive and intentional approach, Bakari thrives at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, helping individuals and organizations bring their visions to life with authenticity and impact.
Bakari earned a Bachelors degree in African American studies from Temple University, Masters degree in Business Administration from Loyola University Maryland, certificate in Front End Web Development, certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies, and graduate certificate from University of Pennsylvania's Center for Social Impact Strategy.
