Mr. Malakhi RL Eason II is a native of Boston, Massachusetts and a proud graduate of The University of Bridgeport, a private institution in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Music Business. Malakhi recently graduated with his Master of Arts in Leadership from Grace University, in Omaha, NE. He is now currently working on his Doctorate in Leadership from Creighton University, also in Omaha, NE. Malakhi has over 15 years of experience in Arts Administration in the nonprofit sector. He has served in many positions which have allowed him to share his passion for service, while inspiring young people to find their own. In addition to his position as Director of Programming & Community Impact for The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, he owns and operates Krucial Konflict Agency, LLC. Malakhi has also formerly been on tour, singing background for touring artists all while living in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Eason is an active member of the Lincoln Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Pi Eta (National Honors Society) and he is also an affiliate of the NAACP.