10/07/2022
The Connecticut Office of the Arts is thrilled to announce that we are welcoming Tekowa Omara-Otunnu to our team as a Program Associate. She will be focusing on Arts Education in the state through programs that serve to make Connecticut a leader in the field.
Tekowa is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights. She has an extensive background in non-profit work, focused on social justice advocacy, youth development and education. She is also a musician by training and trade and a self-taught visual artist. Working as an independent artist since 2016, she has been on a national tour, released several independent EP’s, an audio-visual LP and album; and founded two arts and healing collectives focused on creating safe spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists. She is a lover of the arts, food, travel and nature. In her spare time, you can find Tekowa hiking, riding horses, or making music.