Kinya Shakur Travis

Kinya Shakur Travis is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, education, and the arts. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Barnes & Noble, Inc., Kinya collaborates with institutions and educators to create literacy resources, managing over $1M in sales across more than 800 accounts. With a background as a Community Business Development Manager and active involvement in ThroughTheirEyesBooks.com as an author and editor, Kinya supports authors in achieving their storytelling goals. Additionally, Kinya pursued a career in entertainment as a professional actress and model within the tri-state area, representing major brands and participating in various theater productions. Educational credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from South Carolina State University.