Kariz Marcel | Advisor in Music
Kariz is an expert in program design and implementation with extensive music industry experience working with many of the world’s philanthropic contributors to the arts and beyond. His work is rooted in applying 20 years of expertise to help clients design effective portfolios to attract funding and corporate partnerships. From advising executives in healthcare and record labels, to non profit organizations, he’s been an intricate part in the social impact brand building by co-designing programs that prioritize measurable outcomes and serves to the mission of his clients and partners.
Drawing on a broad array of multi-faceted local, national and international relationships, Kariz has collaborated with foundations, corporations, NGOs, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and The Recording Academy across numerous issue areas, including improving the relationships between domestic and International recording artists, campaigning for The Best Song For Social Change Award, and increasing economic support and employment opportunities for inner-city youth and entertainment professionals.
Before taking on the Advisory role, Kariz worked as Director and Founder of his Education Service Company, Kariz Kids Youth Enrichment Services from 2009-2018. The success and notoriety of his programs led him to working with high-profile clients to create successful, robust charitable initiatives designed to raise awareness about their individual causes and interests, specifically in arts and entertainment. He also established all the structure and programming that led to corporate sponsorships and funding, which facilitated activities that has impacted nearly 2,000 youth and adults in over 10 cities in America and global communities.
With a core passion for the arts, Kariz began his career producing music for activists and social impactful recording artists by creating safe spaces throughout Baltimore, Maryland where locals and global visitors can collaborate on shared visions. He was brought onto The Creative Alliance where he was able to channel his gifts in Teaching Artistry by creating curriculums through partnerships with Citi Bank that taught youth Financial Literacy via Music Business and Songwriting. He attended The Institute of Audio Research in NYC and earned internships in the cities’ prestige recording studios. This is where he built the extensive social network that he currently applies to his philanthropic work. Kariz understands the importance and influence of popular culture in today’s young people. He continues to carve pathways by guiding other creative entrepreneurs on how to navigate the complex world of impacting change while building revenue.
