Jamia Wilson

Jamia Wilson (born October 10, 1980) is an American writer, commentator, and feminist activist based in New York City. She is the Executive Director and Publisher of the Feminist Press at CUNY. Wilson is the youngest director in the Press's 47-year history, as well as the first woman of color to head the organization.[1] Prior to joining the Feminist Press, Wilson was the Executive Director of Women, Action, and the Media and a staff writer at Rookie (magazine).[2]

Jamia Wilson
Born (1980-10-10) October 10, 1980
Columbia, South Carolina, US
NationalityAmerican
EducationMaster's Degree
Alma materNew York University
Occupation
MovementFeminism
Websitejamiawilson.org

Background

Jamia Wilson was born in the Southern U.S and grew up as an expat in Saudi Arabia.[3] In 2002 she graduated from American University with a B.A. in communications, and has received her M.A. in Humanities and Social Thought at New York University.[4] She is married to jazz saxophonist and Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra band leader Travis Sullivan.[5]

Works

Books

Contributions to Academic Publications

References
  1. "New Executive Director, Publisher at Feminist Press".
  2. "Millennials: What they want from the candidates". CNN.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. "Jamia Wilson". Regender.org. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  4. "Jamia Wilson". Regender.org. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  5. Charli Penn"Bridal Bliss: Jamia and Travis". essence.com. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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