Iymaani Aytes, a highly regarded arts and culture advisor originating from Brooklyn, New York, is an esteemed professional in the field. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of The Aytes Agency, a distinguished boutique consulting agency headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Iymaani’s career includes transformative work with the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation/Arts In Education & Community Programs, where she ensured dance was accessible to students across New York City. She later led Destination Dance Ailey Atlanta, an initiative designed to create year-round programs and partnerships that expanded the Ailey organization’s reach and fostered deeper community engagement in Atlanta, GA.

In addition, Iymaani contributed to the NYU Insights Into Children's Temperament study, using puppetry arts as a gateway to teach children, parents, and teachers about temperament. Her ability to blend the arts with educational and social learning initiatives underscores her strategic focus on leveraging creativity as a tool for broader learning and emotional development.

Under Iymaani's visionary leadership, The Aytes Agency has emerged as a key player in the Atlanta arts and culture landscape. With a strategic focus on long-term community engagement, the agency undertakes high-impact projects that not only foster greater access to the arts but also unite diverse communities through creative expression. By curating programs that prioritize inclusivity, The Aytes Agency bridges gaps between arts organizations, corporate entities, educational institutions, and local communities, ensuring that the arts remain a powerful conduit for cultural connection and societal transformation.

Iymaani’s approach is deeply rooted in strategic planning and intentional partnerships, emphasizing sustainability and impact. Her work with organizations like the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Center for Puppetry Arts, Villa Albertine, and Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre is testament to her commitment to building ecosystems where the arts thrive and serve as a catalyst for social cohesion.

With a proven track record of fostering collaboration and inclusivity, Iymaani’s leadership style is characterized by a clear vision of arts as an essential tool for community empowerment. Her innovative programming and strategic partnerships ensure that The Aytes Agency delivers lasting, meaningful outcomes that resonate beyond the immediate arts landscape.

She holds a Master of Arts degree in Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia State University.