and, OTHER REALLY DOPE THINGS!
100 women to know in america, honoree, 2024
qcity metro, the great 28: black charlotteans who are shaping our city, 2024
axios, 25 people making black history in charlotte, 2023
metrolina theatre association, non-musical category, outstanding costume design nominee, 2022— WINNER, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (Brand New Sheriff Productions)
toms, impact video 2022
adweek, what female ad execs really think about the green m&m makeover, 2022
cltiscreative, do you know your creative worth? davita does., 2022
broadway world, best costume design of a play or musical, 2021
adweek brand storytelling judge 2021
fast company, code-switching op-ed , 2021
national coalition of 100 black women, candace award recipient (advocacy) | 2021
before 2021, just google me… LOL
Davita Galloway is a Black Girl, an Aquarius and Creative Entrepreneur. She attended The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she received an MSPH, as well as Parsons The New School for Design in New York. Davita is the CEO of DUPP&SWAT, an entity with several arms that include: an event venue, retail boutique, as well as a barber/beauty concept. She is also the Executive Director of CrownKeepers (an arts-based nonprofit) and the Chief Activations Officer of creative agency, Hue House.
Adamant about the need for genuine expression, Galloway's work and presence is super authentic and has afforded many other opportunities. With that, Davita is a change agent, a creative, host, speaker, costumer, a doer, disruptor and a creator of all things dope. She is a former talk show host (Nita&Vita—which may be back very soon) and Editor in Chief of SPREAD magazine.
More, as a proponent and champion of building community, social equity, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, Davita enjoys collaboration with impact on those outputs. Fun and hella dope facts, a portrait of Galloway is now a part of the permanent collection at the Harvey B Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture and she is listed as ‘One of 100 Women to KNOW in America’ in 2024.
Davita Galloway | @thedavitagalloway
Skills: Community Building, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Oral and Written Communication, Leadership, Time Management, Marketing, Active Listening, Computer, Customer Service, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Can-Do Attitude, Creative
Positions
Hue House | www.itshuehouse.com | Creative Agency (Advertising + Marketing) | Co-Owner/Founder, Chief Activations Officer | September 2019-Current
Assisting clients in connecting and engaging audiences, online and in-person, through digital marketing, programming and activations.
Memorable Clients: TOM’S, Belk, Charlotte FC, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
CrownKeepers | www.crownkeepers.org | Arts + Culture Nonprofit | Co-Founder/Executive Director | May 2015-Current
Lead and manage the arts-based organization by overseeing operations, finances, programs, staff and volunteers.
Memorable Partnerships: Camp North End, City of Charlotte, Garinger High School, Urban Outfitters
DUPP&SWAT | www.duppandswat.com | Creative Studio + Boutique | Co-Owner, Chief Executive Officer | May 2010-Current
Make major, impactful decisions, manage overall operations and setting the company's strategic direction.
Memorable Partnerships: The Mint Museum, The Harvey B. Gantt Center, Levine Museum of the New South