Owner, Creative Director
An educator, arts curator, and curriculum strategist, Nakeysha Roberts Washington bridges education, creative expression, and social justice to develop transformational learning experiences. As Founder and Creative Director of Genre: Urban Arts (GUA), she has built an internationally recognized platform that provides publishing, exhibitions, and curriculum innovation for over 3,200 artists, educators, and creatives.
Her educational consulting and curriculum work with the ACLU of Wisconsin has centered on equity-driven literacy initiatives, social justice education, and culturally responsive instruction. Nakeysha has led curriculum design and educator training for universities, K-12 institutions, and independent learning initiatives, ensuring that instructional methods empower marginalized voices, enhance literacy engagement, and foster student agency.
She collaborates with HarperCollins-Amistad, Milwaukee Art Museum, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to develop multidisciplinary programs that integrate literature, arts, and advocacy into education. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Nakeysha mentors educators, designs innovative curricula, and develops arts-integrated learning experiences that reshape the future of education.
Services:
Writing Workshops+ Teaching
Curriculum Development
Event Planning
Site Development
IG/ FB + Site Store Integration
Social Media Strategist+ Development+Planning
Book/ Media Development + Design + Publication
Writing
Mentoring
Book or contact Nakeysha at Nakeysha@GenreUrbanArts,org
