Master's , Women's Studies/Ethnic Studies

Bachelor's , Sociology/Mass Media

Known for her eclectic mixes of Nu Jazz, Classic Hip-hop, Dancefloor Disco and Deep House DJ/Producer lynnee denise of WildSeed Music brings a new texture to the soundscape of Brooklyn, New York. Hailing from Los Angeles, California and getting her start as a DJ on the college radio station WFSK FM, lynnee denise is responsible for creating one of the hottest events in the San Francisco Bay Area—WildSeed Wednesdays. As founder and resident DJ, lynnee took listeners through weekly cinematic and musical excursions ranging from Women in Reggae, Black British Soul, Black American Soul, Afro-Pean Rock, Latin Funk and more. Upon leaving San Francisco in 2002, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia and experienced the opportunity to work with underground and nationally known artists such as Ursula Rucker, Joi, Saul Williams, MC Lyte, Eric Roberson, Martin Luther, Julie Dexter, Cody Chestnut, Malena Perez, Larry Heard (Mr. Fingers) and Donnie. She's appeared in URB, Curve and Essence Magazine and was awarded academic scholarships to complete both her undergraduate and graduate education at Fisk University and San Francisco State University. lynnee denise has appeared in San Francisco's 26 Mix, Club SIX, Butterfly, Circle Bar, Baobab and Cafe Dunord,. In Atlanta: Apache Cafe, Spelman College's Take Back the Music and the opening gala for the Annual Toni Cade Bambara Conference. Today she joins the Brooklyn (Bed Stuy) community and has, since her arrival to New York in June of 2005, appeared at The Knitting Factory (Ubiquita), Joe’s Pub, The No Malice Palace, White Rabbit, Sutra and Sputnik. In May of 2006 Lynnee Denise joined forces with London's Amplified Music debuting as a dj abroad at the legendary Mahagony@Market Place. For a taste of WildSeed Music log onto www.myspace.com/djlynneedenise.As a program director...Lynnee Bonner brings to exalt a significant amount of experience in developing programs and curricula for disconnected young adults around the country. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she first discovered a passion for youth work while studying for a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Sociology at the historic Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. While attending school, Ms. Bonner collaborated with local community based organizations to provide tutoring services for residents of local public housing projects. It was here where she discovered her profound interest in community building and youth development. She later consulted for several after-school programs and taught at City College San Francisco while pursuing a Master's Degree in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University. In 1998, Ms. Bonner moved to Atlanta, Georgia and worked as a Program Coordinator for Aid to Children of Imprisoned Mothers, Inc. After completing her Masters Degree Ms. Bonner relocated to New York and worked as a Program Coordinator for the Career Exploration Project at CASES (Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services) - the program model exalt evolved from. Lynnee spent nearly two years with CASES before accepting an opportunity to expand her role as Program Director at exalt. Ms. Bonner incorporates a rare mixture of pop culture knowledge and social-political awareness to promote academic, professional, and personal development in young people.