Akia Squitieri

Akia Squitieri has extensive work experience in the arts and culture industry. Akia is currently working as the Director of Arts & Culture at the 14th Street Y, where they curate diverse programming and collaborates with other artistic directors. Previously, Akia has held various roles such as the Founding Artistic Director of Rising Sun Performance Company and the Director of Human Resources at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Akia has also worked at the New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, Drunk Shakespeare, Valerie Green / Dance Entropy, The Play Company, Form Theatricals, Planet Connections Theatre Festival, and BROADWAY DANCE LAB in different company management and outreach positions. Akia has experience in event production, volunteer management, and marketing strategies.

Akia Squitieri attended the New York Conservatory for the Arts from 1994 to 1999, where they completed the Conservatory Program in Musical Theatre. Akia also attended Oak Meadow, but there is no information provided about the start and end years or any degree or field of study. In terms of additional certifications, Akia obtained the First Aid, CPR & AED Adult & Pediatric certification from the American Red Cross in September 2017 and the COVID-19 Compliance Officer certification from Health Education Services in 2020. Akia also holds a NYS Fire Guard certification, but the specific details such as the institution and the date of obtaining are not provided.