SOW's work lives at the intersection of racial justice and financial equity for young BIPOC people.

CO-FOUNDER

Geneva White has worked extensively in higher arts-education, providing her with an in-depth understanding of the institutional barriers that young BIPOC creatives face in pursuing creative careers in New York City. She is also an acclaimed photographer whose work has been featured in various publications and exhibitions. She's drawn to spaces and people that are typically missed by others. This is reflected in her photography, as well as what inspires her advocacy for young creatives of color. Geneva received her Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Seton Hill University.

CO-FOUNDER

Eda Levenson has worked in public schools, non-profits, and public health. Her work is defined by a deep commitment to cultivating spaces where marginalized communities can self-actualize and thrive. Additionally, Eda is the founder of a nail art brand, Lady Fancy Nails. She has worked with many notable brands, institutions, and media outlets, such as Vogue, Office Magazine, CFDA, The Met, and Chromat. Eda holds a Masters in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Deeply curious about Black diasporic storytelling, Dasia graduated from SUNY Purchase with a BA in Arts Management and a concentration in Black Studies and Art History. Her work as SOW’s Program Coordinator includes supporting Talent Development and Fellowship programming, tracking member engagement, measuring program success through evaluation, and analyzing industry trends. Dasia is also a Brooklyn poet and spoken word artist who’s performed at The New School, Apollo Theater, and Todd Haimes Theater.

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR

As the resident technician in his family and the personal photographer to his friends, Christopher is also a self taught visual artist from New York City. His work behind the camera is grounded in highlighting experiences in a reflective way that allows the audience to feel connected to moments he captures. Christopher is Scope Of Work’s Digital Content Creator and has created work for clients like On-Running, MTV, Samsung, Complex, Highsnobiety and more. Christopher attained his Bachelors of Technology from New City College of Technology.

TALENT COORDINATOR

Jillian Nedd has lived in Brooklyn, New York her entire life (outside of the 4 years she spent in Savannah, Georgia receiving her BFA in Advertising from Savannah College of Art & Design). As the Talent and Partnerships coordinator for Scope of Work, her role includes managing the recruitment and placement of SOW’s talent roster as well as facilitating any and all conversations with those who are interested in partnering with SOW. In addition to her work with SOW, Jillian is an Art Director and a DJ.