About

Anita is an M.A. graduate in Archaeology from the University College of London, Founder of ‘Hidden Residents,’ and Founder & CEO of the ‘Black Travel Summit.’

Born and raised in London, UK; this descendant of Seychelles (East Africa) and Haiti took advantage of her location and heritage to fully immerse herself in culture, travel, history and the arts.

She has a passion for travel and has been an avid traveller to many destinations for more than a decade, which has supported and expanded on her love for culture, heritage and history, particularly within the global African Diaspora.

Studying a B.A. in Television Production at Middlesex University, Anita gained skills in filming, producing, directing, writing, video editing and photography. Soon thereafter, her passion from working with historical documentaries transformed into the love of its content and she took up a Graduate Diploma in Archaeology at UCL before going onto her M.A.

While studying, she took part in other cultural activities such as running in the ‘Miss Afrique Francophone’ beauty pageant; representing the Seychelles. She has appeared in articles in the ‘Miami Herald,’ ‘Medium,’ and ‘Nation’ and ‘Potpourri’; a popular newspaper and magazine in the Seychelles, and more. She also has experience performing with a professional Mauritian Sega group at corporate events, weddings and festivals.

Anita has publications that have appeared in the Seychelles National Archives, the Miami Times, and more. Upon completing her Master’s, Anita took advantage of the opportunity to move to the USA. Here she has worked with several cultural organizations in curating programs, events, and exhibitions for the public.

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Education

  • 2008-2011, B.A. in T.V. Production, Middlesex University – London, UK
  • 2012-2014, M.A. in Archaeology, University College London – London, UK

 

Work Experience

  • 2014-present – Curating exhibitions for several cultural institutions

 

Other Professional Positions and Memberships

  • Founder & CEO, Black Travel Summit
  • Board, Miami Emerging Arts Leader
  • Member, Association of African American Museums
  • Member, American Association of Museums