Keline Adams, Ma
About Keline Adams, Ma
Keline Adams, MA, is the Associate Director of DEI Projects at Penguin Random House and a Racial Justice & Equity Program Consultant at Mays2 Consulting in Greater New York City Area.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Keline Adams is currently serving as the Associate Director of DEI Projects at Penguin Random House in New York. In this role, Adams has developed and implemented a comprehensive DEI strategy that encompasses training programs and policy revisions. Adams is also engaged as a Racial Justice & Equity Program Consultant with Mays2 Consulting, where they focus on creating and facilitating programs that promote racial equity. Additionally, Adams works independently as a playwright, director, writer, and instructor in the Greater New York City Area.
Past Professional Experience
Keline Adams has a robust history of professional roles dedicated to social justice and organizational management. They served as the Interim Managing Director/Consulting Producer at DNAWORKS LLC in Fort Worth, TX from 2019 to 2021. They also worked from 2018 to 2022 as the Executive Office Manager at the National Advocates for Pregnant Women in New York, NY. Prior to that, Adams held the position of Internal Communications Manager at the City University of New York School of Law from 2014 to 2018. Adams’ experience extends to serving as the Director of Educational and Events Programming at the African American Historical Society from 2006 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Keline Adams has an educational background that supports their extensive work in applied theater and racial equity. Adams earned an MA in Applied Theater from the CUNY School of Professional Studies and a BA in English from Hampton University. This academic foundation has underpinned their career, which includes facilitating workshops and training sessions on racial equity and social justice, as well as mentoring emerging arts educators and social justice advocates.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Throughout their career, Keline Adams has been actively involved in community engagement and advocacy. They have organized community events and forums aimed at discussing and promoting racial justice and equity initiatives. Adams led a successful fundraising campaign for the African American Historical Society, significantly increasing donor engagement and contributions. Their works, including several plays focusing on themes of racial justice and social equity, have been performed in community theaters, further extending their impact within the community.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Keline Adams has made substantial contributions to the discourse on racial equity and the arts through various publications and speaking engagements. Adams has published articles on racial equity and arts education in industry journals and online platforms. They have also served as a keynote speaker at multiple conferences focused on the intersection of arts and racial equity. These platforms have allowed Adams to influence a broader audience and share their expertise on essential social justice issues.