Jada Wright‑Greene is a nationally recognized Black museum activist, public historian, writer, and philanthropic leader with more than 25 years of experience across museums, nonprofits, and arts education. Her work centers on Black history and preservation, with extensive research on museums, historic homes, and historic sites nationwide.
Jada’s academic foundation is as distinguished as her professional work. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bethune‑Cookman University, a master’s degree in urban & Regional Planning from Michigan State University where she is the first African American graduate of Michigan State University’s Museum Studies program. In 2015 she earned her second master’s degree in museum studies from Johns Hopkins University, and her final degree is from Jackson State University where she earned a master’s degree in history. Jada is the author of Florida’s Historic African American Homes, the first book dedicated to documenting historic Black homes across Florida. Her decade‑long research includes in‑depth study of the Malcolm X Homesite in Lansing, Michigan, including oral history collection with Yvonne Little, Malcolm X’s sister.
Jada has curated several exhibitions throughout her career, most recently A Journey Through 115 Years of Timeless Service & Sisterhood: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, presented at the Tampa Bay History Center in 2023 — a landmark exhibition celebrating legacy, leadership, and cultural impact.
As the inaugural Executive Director of the largest ASALH branch, Jada has helped raise nearly $1 million to support Black history, programming, and institutional sustainability. She has been profiled by The Root as one of “8 Hot Causes for Black Philanthropists” and honored as one of Michigan’s Phenomenal Women. Her work has appeared on platforms such as Speak Art Loud, Black Gives Back, Black Girl Nerds, Black Southern Belle, and Museum 2.0, and she has contributed to the Huffington Post, Florida Times‑Union, and Sarasota Herald‑Tribune.
Jada has delivered lectures and keynotes across the country—including at Harvard University Extension School, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, and Bethune‑Cookman University—and has been featured on radio and television discussing Florida’s Black history. Her awards include the Golden Honors Vanguard Award (2025), Bethune‑Cookman University’s 40 Under 40, and recognition as a National Arts Strategies Leadership Fellow.
As founder of Heritage Salon, Jada continues to innovate within the museum field, creating platforms that connect professionals and communities to the rich legacy of Black museums, historic sites, historic homes, and Black history in an effort to sustain our institutions.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and museum sectors—including executive leadership, program management, operations, and fundraising—Jada brings dynamic, visionary leadership. Her work continues to inspire the preservation and celebration of Black history, ensuring it remains a thriving and essential part of our national narrative.
To learn more about Jada visit www.jadawrightgreene.com
