Biography
Aisha (she/they) is a Columbia, SC native joining the Admissions team as an Online Admissions Counselor. Her higher ed journey began as a student at the College of Charleston, where she majored in Anthropology and African American Studies and worked a couple of on-campus jobs. Along the way, she pursued a Master of Music in Musicology at Florida State University. She considers herself to be a lifelong learner and has always loved helping people pursue their learning goals.
While they have worked in education (Higher Ed and K-12) for years, they most recently worked as an academic advisor. They enjoyed connecting with folks from all walks of life and sharing in the joy of beginning a new chapter like college.
Outside of work, you are most likely to find her at a concert, writing about Black music(s), getting some grub, creating art, or watching a movie with her family or friends.
Publications
- Kawandi Magazine “the beauty, the isolation, the erasure" from Kelela to Martha Wash: on truth-telling in EDM, reparations, exploitation, and the journey through it all." (May 2026) https://www.kawandimagazine.com/swansongs/z3e5wtd8fl1o43vcswhfrvas59bd51
- "Reflections on Sound and Nature: Black folks’ relationship to nature via sound [Part 1]" (May 2026) https://www.kawandimagazine.com/swansongs/reflections-on-sound-and-nature