Anika serves organizations committed to the arts, education, community-building and justice.

Black Folks In Design

Anika worked with founder Little Wing Lee to launch her nonprofit organization Black Folks In Design, which creates economic and portfolio-building opportunities for Black designers. For this project, Anika designed the organization’s bylaws, membership program, and advised on BFiD’s inaugural fundraising effort.

Powerhouse Arts

Anika served as Interim Co-Executive Director of Powerhouse Arts from 2021-2023. She also served as an advisor to the project during its start-up phase, surveying local artists and arts professionals to understand the unmet needs of artists, arts fabricators and Career + Technical Education High School students in NYC. 

Red Hook Art Project

For this project, Anika surveyed program participants to document Red Hook Art Project’s program impact. She facilitated RHAP executive staff and the Board of Directors in aligning to refine and strengthen the organization’s youth arts offerings.

Youth Represent