Staff and Board

Seeking Volunteer Leaders

Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble, a 50+ year Philadelphia cultural institution is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic board of directors. More information on Kulu Mele is available at Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble (www.kulumele.org).

Board members are actively involved in organizational governance, and are expected to attend monthly board meetings, participate in at least one board committee, make a personal financial contribution, raise at least $500 annually, and actively support donor or community partner relationships.

The board needs a variety of skills, with a strong emphasis on board candidates with accounting, human resource, legal, and media expertise, as well as those connected to the local workforce development agency, foundations, organized labor, cultural organizations, and communities of color.

The Nominating Committee is accepting applications until August 31 and those interested in board service can complete an application.

Please send all inquiries and completed applications to kulumele@kulumele.org

Board of Advisors

  • David Harrison

  • Dr. Elizabeth Holifield

  • Dr. Debora Kodish

  • Kia Holifield Wimmer