2020 NTL Graduates
Cjala Surratt
Class of 2020
My work in the arts focuses on equity and restorative justice, emphasizing socially engaged practices, site-specific projects, and public interventions. An alum of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (’22), I have worked in public relations, marketing, and community outreach for various arts, culture, and social justice organizations for the past 20 years. I served as public relations director of The Redhouse Arts Center and as the marketing director for the Community Folk Art Center. Currently, I am the communications coordinator for Light Work and Urban Video Project. I also serve on the Community Folk Art Center Advisory Board, Everson Museum of Art Members’ Board Racial and Equity Task Force, and NYS Arts Commission, among other affiliations.
Email: cjalasurratt@gmail.com
Hillary Warner
Class of 2020
I am a passionate educator, advocate, and public health leader from Syracuse, NY.
I am team-oriented, mission-driven, and love my community. I have served non-profits for over 10 years in various capacities. I’ve had many beautiful, messy, and eye-opening experiences, which have helped to guide my compassion and perspective over the years.
Email:
hwarner87@gmail.com
Tiffany Lloyd
Class of 2020
I am an urban professional with nearly 20 years experience providing public and community service. My professional history has been dedicated to working in partnership to build a strong base of cross-sector stakeholders, who develop intentional and intersectional messages, to increase social and reproductive justice.
Email: Urban_aristocrat@yahoo.com
Emad Rahim
Class of 2020
Over 20 years of experience in project management, entrepreneurship, business development and strategic planning. Management consultant, business professor, content manager and former university dean.
Email: emad13207@gmail.com
Virgie Townsend
Class of 2020
Past experience as secretary and committee chair on the Vera House Board of Directors. More than 10 years of communications experience, including as a nonprofit executive and published writer in the New York Times, Washington Post, and other national outlets.
Email: virgie@virgietownsend.com
Arriell Mussi
Class of 2020
My purpose is to empower, not through motivation but through congruently aligning others with an inspired life. To help others see the light that always and already exists within them.
Email: Arriell.j.mussi@gmail.com
