Anasa Troutman is a leader and a visionary focused on the future of culture. In her current role as executive director of Historic Clayborn Temple, Anasa was instrumental in acquiring the building in 2019 and founding a new organization to restore Clayborn and steward our team and our mission. A writer and producer by trade, Anasa has spent her life telling stories and finding ways for those stories to shape the way we see, experience, and interact with ourselves and others. Anasa attended Spelman college and enjoys music, dancing, reading and learning new things.

Christine Anglin is an organizer, strategist, and storyteller. Currently, she serves as the Deputy Director of Historic Clayborn Temple where she provides operational, administrative, and programmatic oversight. A skilled organizer and gifted program developer and manager, she has launched, directed, and produced shows and programs. She has a heart for community and connection. She holds a B.A. from The Howard University School of Business, and is an essayist, poet, and avid runner.

Sydney Wessinger is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana and a lover of history she brings several years of curatorial experience. As a storyteller she is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the African American narrative through a historical lens. Incorporating passion and professionalism she exhibits a strong work ethic and a desire to connect with her audience. Dedicated to service, she prioritizes the conservation of material culture as a necessary means in community revitalization. Sydney also holds a master's degree in Museology from Southern University and a master’s degree in History from Jackson State University.

Vahisha Hasan is a faith rooted organizer with a passion for well people and well systems. She is currently serving as the Program Director at the Historic Clayborn Temple, where she plans and implements programs that support the artistic, interpretative, and community based expressions of the organization. An ordained reverend, powerful public speaker, and transformative facilitator, she has published 4 books, contributed to published works, and written curriculum for an Applied Psychology Degree Program. She holds a Master’s of Divinity and Master’s of Mental Health Counseling with an Education Specialist Certification from Gardner-Webb University. Vahisha is her best self in community and can be found moving to the end of her own rainbow in the US South.

Corey Martin, known affectionately as “Corey Lou”, is a graduate of Alcorn State University of Mississippi and has a heart for soul and the ear of a true musician. He brings many years of performing and public relation experience. A singer, songwriter and storyteller, Corey came into this world as a born-to-be performer. With a hope that his music reaches whomever is meant to hear the message, Corey creates space, messages, and music with the intention for it to be a vehicle of generational “peace, good energy, and fellowship” into the world.