Jamia Wilson Explained

Jamia Wilson
Birth Date:10 October 1980
Birth Place:Columbia, South Carolina, US
Education:Master's Degree
Alma Mater:New York University
Occupation:Vice President & Executive Editor at Random House
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Movement:Feminism

Jamia Wilson (born October 10, 1980) is an American writer, commentator, and feminist activist based in New York City. She is currently Vice President & Executive Editor at Random House[1] and was formerly the Director and Publisher of the Feminist Press at CUNY. Wilson was the youngest director in the Press's history, as well as the first woman of color to head the organization.[2] Prior to joining the Feminist Press, Wilson was the Executive Director of Women, Action, and the Media and a staff writer at Rookie (magazine).[3]

Since 2023, she has been involved with Feminists in the City as a mentor.[4]

Background

Jamia Wilson was born in the Southern U.S and grew up as an expat in Saudi Arabia.[5] 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.[6]

She was a member of the third cohort of the Move to End Violence social change movement.[7] She was an Executive Director of Youth Tech Health, and was a TED Prize Storyteller, and former President of Programs at The Women’s Media Center.[8] In 2013 she was named among the "17 Faces of the Future of Feminism" by Reinery29.[9]

She is married to jazz saxophonist and Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra band leader Travis Sullivan.[10]

Works

Books

Contributions to academic publications

Notes and References

  1. News: Reid. Calvin. September 30, 2020. Jamia Wilson Named Executive Editor at Random House.
  2. Web site: New Executive Director, Publisher at Feminist Press.
  3. Web site: Millennials: What they want from the candidates. CNN.com. 8 October 2016.
  4. Feminists in the City | Masterclasses. https://www.feministsinthecity.com/masterclasses
  5. Web site: Jamia Wilson. Regender.org. 8 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Jamia Wilson. Regender.org. 8 October 2016.
  7. Web site: About Jamia. Move to End Violence: Building Movement for Social Change.
  8. Web site: Jamia Wilson: Movement Builder. Fresh Speakers.
  9. Web site: Jenkins. Kate. September 16, 2013. The 17 Faces Of The Future Of Feminism. Refinery29.
  10. Charli PennNews: Bridal Bliss: Jamia and Travis. 2 May 2019. essence.com. 5 March 2014.