McKersin
CEO/Founder
McKersin is a visionary leader passionate about driving mission-based engagement, advocacy, and inclusion. As an educator and community leader, he focuses on aligning strategic plans with performance goals, creating impactful programs, and leading projects to ensure that the bar is raised for his community. He excels in building strong partnerships with business leaders, vendors, and community members, which enhances his efforts.
McKersin leads global workshops on equity, African American cultural roots and directs an international research project on the African Diaspora's spread in the Western Hemisphere. He is currently teaching course at MIT using hip-hop to teach policy and community organizing all while promoting emotional competency, healing, and youth empowerment in his city of Boston. His work with Lakaï Dance Theatre, a subdivision of Lakaï Arts, aims to build self-reliant communities of color through the arts. Known for his knowledge, honesty, and dedication, McKersin is committed to improving Boston and beyond.
When he is not doing community work, he is running one of either of these two companies below...
Lakaï Arts is an organization that brings people together through the Afro-diasporic arts. The dances and traditions of the Afro-diaspora all stem from community. We want to spark conversation, collaboration, and joy, and we believe that the arts are the perfect way to do that. We want the local community to have access to the many different aspects of the Afro-diaspora, from the different dances, songs, and instruments to the history and culture of the people. Once we have captured the hearts and attention of the people, we will provide them with access to resources and use the opportunity to hear the community out on what they need. We will do this by partnering and working with local pre-existing organizations. Lakaï Arts wants to honor the spirit of community and collaboration, and we don’t see a better way to do that than through the arts. Using the arts as a conduit toward community empowerment through our after-school programs, events, performances and workshops. Providing resources is the goal and the arts is our vehicle.
Our event production company, “Katye”, takes its name from the Haitian Kreyol word for "neighborhood". We believe in treating every client like a valued neighbor, with the same care and attention that we would give to someone in our own community. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, our mission is to create lasting memories that you and your guests will cherish. We offer a variety of services: for corporate events, we handle the setup and infrastructure for meetings, conferences, and seminars; for weddings, we provide packages ranging from simple AV setups to full-blown entertainment and flooring solutions; for parties, whether a block party, a ball, or a product launch, we manage your AV needs and more; for live sound, we ensure concerts, festivals, and theater shows have crystal-clear audio and professional-grade equipment; and for rentals, we have a constantly updated inventory of sound equipment. From the moment you reach out to us, we aim to provide exceptional value and personalized service.