Rovion Reed

About Rovion Reed

Rovion Reed Educator | Entrepreneur | Creative Innovator | Founder of Kinetic Vibez and TheGr8Thinkaz**I am an educator, entrepreneur, and creative professional who thrives at the intersection of hip-hop, mindfulness, and innovation. My work empowers individuals and communities through programs that inspire creativity, resilience, and growth.Founder & CEO | Kinetic VibezAt Kinetic Vibez, I lead a transformative movement that integrates mindfulness and hip-hop to help youth manage stress, build confidence, and unlock their potential- Impactful Programs: Reached over youth nationwide through partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of America and Microsoft- Recognized Leadership: Awarded 2nd place at the A3C Action Accelerator Program for innovative, wellness-based initiatives- Creative Initiatives: Designed events and workshops that combine yoga, music production, storytelling, and mindfulness.Founder & Creative Director | TheGr8Thinkaz Media CollectiveAs the founder and creative director of TheGr8Thinkaz, I oversee a media collective that amplifies creativity and collaboration through hip-hop culture and the arts- Leadership in Creativity: Directed diverse projects that fuse artistry and storytelling- Cultural Engagement: Produced events that celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of the hip-hop community.Experienced Educator & Project ManagerWith over a decade in education and project management, I blend creativity and strategy to execute impactful programs- 5th Grade ELA Teacher, Brookline Elementary School: Developed a classroom culture integrating mindfulness and hip-hop to inspire students- Project Leadership: Managed initiatives from curriculum design to event production, ensuring alignment with goals and measurable impact.Lifelong Learner & Ph.D. CandidateI am pursuing a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Art Theory, expanding my knowledge of art, culture, and their transformative power in education.Let’s Build Together!I’m dedicated to creating programs that harness the power of hip-hop and creativity. Let’s connect if you’re interested in- Expanding impactful programs through partnerships- Speaking engagements on education, mindfulness, and creativity- Collaborative projects that inspire and empower.Let’s transform ideas into action and creativity into community impact.

Experience

1. Program & Curriculum Coach

   Social Justice Learning Institute

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Aesthetics and Art Theory

  2021 — 2023

• Eastern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), African-American/Black Studies

  2008 — 2013

• Eastern Illinois University

  Master's degree, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Student Affairs
• Tumblr
• Social Networking
• Blogger
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Photoshop
• Project Coordination
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Event Planning
• Music Production
• Editing
• Higher Education
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Video Editing
• Research
• Marketing
• Twitter
• Project Planning
• Abelton
• Final Cut Pro
• Project Management
• Facebook
• Creative Writing
• Pro Tools