BAA Executive Team
Who We Are
Kelli Morgan, Ph.D.
Founding Executive Diretor & CEO
Curator, educator, and activist in the cultural sector, Dr. Kelli Morgan is widely known as a leader in progressive museum practice whose work develops and advances anti-racist approaches to art curation, fundraising, and community engagement.
313-263-6400
Reginald J. Dockery
Chief Operating Officer
Particularly distinguished in capital projects management, restaurant management, and event productions, Dockery is a native Detroiter with 20+ years of experience in business operations.
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Malikah A. Shabazz
VP of Media Relations
Shabazz is a Detroit-based content developer, event planner, and photographer who has worked as a producer in both TV & Film. She served as the multimedia producer for Sapelo Square, and is the curator of #BilalianExperience, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black Muslims in American Media.
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Bryn Jackson
VP of Community Relations and Programs
Artist, curator, and cultural advisor, Jackson focuses on ecological inequity and institutional accountability through interdisciplinary practice. His work aims for ethical and equitable stewardship of art, communities, ecosystems, and histories.
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David Ellis
Archivist
David Ellis is an archivist and curator with a steadfast commitment to preserving and promoting African American culture and history. With professional experience in music, film, and historical preservation, he has made significant contributions to the safeguarding of key cultural artifacts.
313-263-6400