Our Mission & Vision

Maroon Sky is dedicated to helping people think more and do better. We produce multidiciplinary intellecutal property from emergent and influential voices,  with the aim of fostering a community of scholars committed to changing their block or the world.  Through peer-reviewed publications, human-centered c0-design methodologies, and educational programming, we aspire to arm communities with the tools they need to hew more abundant futures.

Human-Centered
Co-Design Methods

We are committed to conducting research with the highest ethical standards, ensuring the safety, privacy, and well-being of all participants.

Peer-Reviewed & Collaborative Publishing

We believe in the power of collaboration and work closely with our partners, clients, and community members to achieve shared goals.

Educational Programming

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve through our research, design, and outreach efforts.

Caring. Curious. Corageous.

Our Team

Maroon Sky is a nonprofit organization. Our founders, staff, and board commit to using their respective expertise to serve underserved communities in a broader effort to increase literacy and quality of life
Dr. Parker A. Miles

President, Editor-in-Chief

John is an educator, researcher, and designer from Virginia

Dr. Nzinga Simmons

Chief Curator

Dr. Simmons is an artist, curator, and researcher from the Bronx, New York.

Simone Egwu

Chief Strategist

Simone is an operations guru from Washington, D.C.

Greer Hall

Chief Community Manager

Greer is a proposal and relationshipsd manager from Virginia