Malikka Karteron
Malikka D. Karteron is the President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Global25. Global25 is a company headquartered (HQ) in New York and designed to have a global impact (Defined as: Local, National, and International). Global25 focuses on Economic Justice, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Educational Justice, and Equity; particularly, as it relates to Communities of Color Worldwide. The initiative(s) are project based and focus on S.T.E.A.M, (Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Math) Economic Development, The Arts, Women's Empowerment, “Place Making”, and ESG Strategies.
Malikka is currently on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) for Queens Center Hospital; and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA – Connection Chair – Tau Omega) and Greater Queens Chapter of the Links, Ink. Malikka was the Co-Chair of the Jamaica Now Art & Culture / Marketing & Branding Committee from 2014 -2019. The committee focused on cultural collaboration and the redevelopment of Downtown Jamaica. In 2018, Malikka was selected to be an Art Producer for Queens Council on the Arts (QCA). Malikka was an International J’Reve Fellow - Paris 2016. As part of the Paris Fellowship, Malikka was selected to participate on a S.T.E.A.M panel that focused on Multiple intelligence, education, science, technology, engineering, art, and math from a global perspective. The overall Fellowship was in partnership with UNESCO, Fulbright, Columbia Paris, and J’Reve. Previously, Malikka was on the Advisory Board of Cool Culture (Cool Culture forms strategic partnerships with educators and schools, artists and cultural institutions, community leaders and community based organizations, government officials and civic agencies. Through these collaborations, Cool Culture harness art and culture to build awareness, inspire activism and propel social change”) . One of the most exciting experiences was the collaboration between the Noguchi Museum and B’Above Worldwide Institute. The culminating “experience” was an Art exhibit featuring students’ work that was created in partnership with the Noguchi Museum. In partnership, with Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) Malikka curated an exhibit featuring “Women of the World / Everyday Women ” . Malikka also participated in the facilitation of the first Black History Art Exhibit at Resorts World – NYC / Queens.
Malikka was a graduate fellow for the Center for Environmental Analysis - Center for Research Excellence in Science & Technology (CEA-CREST) at California State University (Cal State LA), Los Angeles. During her tenure at the Center, she researched the distribution of Toxic Release Inventory (TRIs) sites in Los Angeles County and conducted a statistical analysis of their distribution. Malikka received her Advanced Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration at Brooklyn College. She also completed the Executive Non-Profit Leadership Program at Fordham University.
Malikka received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine and Environmental Science from Hampton University. While at Hampton, she participated in the MINORITIES AT SEA TOGETHER (MAST) Study; under the auspices of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Malikka’s background in science and education helps her create programs to prepare children for their future academic careers. Malikka was on the first Historically Black Sailing Team at Hampton University. While attending Hampton University, Malikka received a Citation from the City of Hampton for saving the life of a Hampton University student; while on duty as a life guard.
Global 25
CEO & President