Director of Communications
Brett Mallory is a visionary communicator, storyteller, and strategist whose life work is rooted in cultural reclamation, justice, and generational healing. As Director of Communications for Crossing the Waters Institute for Cultural Exchange (CTW), Brett leads with a deep reverence for ancestral wisdom and a passionate commitment to reimagining the future of the African diaspora.
With over two decades of experience in media, digital strategy, and nonprofit advocacy, Brett brings a unique blend of technical expertise and spiritual insight to CTW’s mission. He believes communication is more than messaging—it is ceremony. It is how we honor the past, mobilize the present, and awaken a shared vision for what’s possible.
Brett’s leadership at CTW has helped shape the Institute’s voice as a global beacon for cultural exchange, historical truth-telling, and intergenerational healing. From the digital museum to educational campaigns, fundraising appeals, and pilgrimage storytelling, Brett ensures every word and image reflects the sacredness of the journey and the depth of CTW’s impact.
A proud son of Boston with ancestral roots stretching deep into African soil, Brett sees CTW not just as an institution—but as a vessel. A vessel for remembrance. A vessel for return. A vessel for rising.