Akilah Child is the Director of Communications and Content at ICA, where she leads the museum’s storytelling, brand strategy, and audience engagement. She has held senior leadership roles at MOCA North Miami and the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto, where she launched Foyer, AGO’s first digital publication, expanding the museum’s editorial voice and intellectual footprint. 

Throughout her career, she has led rebranding efforts, audience development strategies, and high-impact campaigns that have secured top-tier media coverage while creating innovative content initiatives that connect audiences with contemporary art. At MOCA, she oversaw a brand refresh that redefined the museum’s public identity and digital presence. She also led cross-institutional initiatives, including a Howard University panel series during Miami Art Week, strengthening partnerships between artists, institutions, and wider audiences. 

Committed to mentorship and thought leadership in arts communications, Akilah has been a featured speaker at OCAD University, Sheridan College, and other academic and cultural institutions. She holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa.