Nyasia Rudolph

About Nyasia Rudolph

I build brands, experiences, and rooms people actually want to be in. I’m a…

Experience

1. Founder & Creative Director

   Network While Black

   Nov 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Built and scaled a purpose-driven community of over 200 Black professionals, leveraging content, curated experiences, and brand collaborations to drive engagement and connection.Spearheaded experiential strategy and led production for high-impact events at venues like Soho House and Heyground Harlem, achieving 100% sell-through on ticketed activations.Secured strategic brand partnerships with 15+ companies including Diageo, Supergoop, WOODstack, Glowbar, and Kosas, aligning activations with cultural moments like Juneteenth.Directed partnership strategy informed by audience data, brand alignment, and market trends—resulting in $10K+ in in-kind sponsorships and elevated event perception.Produced and programmed branded experiences, including panels, speed networking formats (“Spark Sessions”), and product sampling integrations, increasing audience retention and press visibility.Managed full event lifecycle, including vendor sourcing, contracting, run-of-show planning, budget management, and post-event reporting.Led community development and storytelling, crafting newsletters, social content, and partner communications that drove awareness, retention, and impact.Established NWB as a culture-forward platform, fostering partnerships with mission-aligned organizations and positioning the brand for future investment and growth.

Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Fashion Merchandising/ Social Media Marketing

  2010 — 2010

• Purdue University

  Master's degree, Communication and Media Studies

• Howard University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Design major

  2011 — 2015