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COMING SOON: Anya Dillard delivers talk at TEDx Harvard Square "When We Stop Creating: Lessons from an Organizer in Recovery"

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COMING SOON: Anya Dillard delivers talk at TEDx Harvard Square "When We Stop Creating: Lessons from an Organizer in Recovery" •

Big Ideas,
Real Impacts.

My name is Anya Dillard! I’m an award-winning community organizer and multimedia storyteller who has been disrupting narratives since 2008. I’m also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up and the CEO of Jenevesque Media LLC.

I started my first charity initiative at just 5 years old. I’ve since spent over a decade organizing around causes — including climate justice, reproductive rights, systemic racism — and working alongside impacted families across the country.

My work across mediums has always made a point of centering themes of kinship, cultural memory, and patriotism through the eyes of marginalized identities. My ongoing mission is to use cinema and short-form content to encourage people to prioritize emotional healing, socio-political education, and collective action.

I’m also an Academy Gold Rising and a Gucci Creative Fellowship alumn, and Teen Vogue, The Washington Post, and Elle Magazine have covered me for my creative activism.

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  • Public Speaking

    You can book me as a guest, panelist, moderator, keynote speaker, or fireside chat conductor to discuss topics related to youth, social entrepreneurship, political engagement, and multimedia advocacy.

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    I help brands, artists, and organizations translate big ideas into cohesive visual worlds — shaping concept, narrative, aesthetic, and impact from start to finish.

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    I provide strategic consulting for brands, institutions, and visionary leaders looking to elevate their digital presence, deepen youth engagement, foster tangible impacts, and build culturally intelligent enterprises.

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    Work with me to shape the vision behind your project. From concept development to visual execution, I provide creative direction that ensures your brand, campaign, or production feels cohesive, intentional, and resonant.

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Speaking Testimonials

  • "Anya's introspection, self-awareness, and ability to dig deeper for the sake of giving someone else that same revelation is incredible. "

    — Zayla Bryant (FAMU Student Government Association President ‘25-26)

  • "Anya is an effervescent, engaging, and affable young scholar. The fact that she is a woman of purpose quickly becomes apparent to even the most casual observer who has the opportunity to engage with her."

    — Timothy Eatman (Inaugural Dean of the Rutgers University Newark Honors Living Learning Community)

  • "Anya's strength as a storyteller was evident from the beginning, and I have been consistently impressed by her imagination and dedication."

    — William Garcia (Founder of Sonara Films)

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