Native Washingtonian, Afrika Abney has more than 10 years experience in the arts, event planning, special program design and implementation, workshop presentation and general administration for various individuals, mid-sized and small organizations, and private companies. Cultivating and influencing several diverse groups in the east coast, her work has impacted people directly in sectors such as academic, faith- based institutions, neighborhood civic groups, and other community based groups. Her background includes significant experience with the arts, computer software programs, Internet research, marketing/promotion, graphic designing, media relations, grant writing, and database maintenance/record management.