Aalayah Sanders

Aalayah Sanders is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Communications Manager at the Durham Housing Authority since July 2021, Aalayah also contributes as a Community Leadership Corps Member at the Obama Foundation, where a pilot initiative was developed to empower minority young women in STEM fields. Previous positions include Community and Resource Development Director and Director of Public Relations and Volunteer Services at The Salvation Army, where volunteer coordination and community partnerships were prioritized. Aalayah has a strong educational foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina, a Master's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Walden University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from East Carolina University.