Hayti is proud to have a team of dedicated staff who curate cultural offerings, support community events who choose to be hosted in our facility, and speak to the future of Black art in our region.
Tarryn Henry is a full-time entrepreneur, obsessed with self-care, equity in tech, travel, and community-building. She has spent her career supporting small business owners and the development of early stage technology startups in various capacities. Her expertise is in ecosystem development, startup program management, and operations. In her commitment to build the Black tech ecosystem in Durham, she has worked with organizations like Google for Startups, Code2040, and ImBlackInTech.
Josh, a real estate developer dedicated to revitalizing historic properties, is a North Carolina native residing in Durham with his wife and two young sons. A graduate of NC State, he furthered his education with an MA in International Relations from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and an MBA from Oxford University, UK. Josh remains committed to community engagement, also serving on the board for Durham’s Partnership for Children and the City of Wilson’s Downtown Development Committee.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) would teach me books skills and knowledge and reveal a whole new world for me to conquer. I soon realized that Durham and NCCU would forever have a place in my heart.My career path led me back to NCCU for the last two decades. Even though I do not work with students daily, the impact of my job responsibilities affects their outcome and the community of Durham.
Melanie Allen (she/her) is a leader in climate justice philanthropy with deep experience facilitating community-based solutions that put those most affected by policy at the center of decision-making and development processes. With 15 years in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, she has expertise in community development issues across many sectors, including conservation, affordable housing, and workforce development. She is co-chair of Grantmakers for Southern Progress and currently serves on the board of the Environmental Grantmakers Association. Melanie is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina and now lives in Durham.
