Sydnea D. Lewis

Senior Lecturer of Digital Design

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

HOWARD UNIVERSITY | Washington DC

Senior Lecturer, 2024–present

Adjunct Faculty, 2021–2023

Department of Art | Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

CREATIVE + PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

BAMBOO BALANCE | yoga + mindfulness

Principal /Instructor, 2016–present

Independent yoga and mindfulness instructor offering classes, workshops, and wellness programs designed to support creativity, balance, and sustainable well-being. Programming includes:

• Corporate wellness sessions for organizations focusing on stress management, movement, and mindfulness.

• Community and special event classes, including R&B Yoga and themed mindfulness experiences that blend music, movement, and reflection.

• Educational workshops on integrating mindfulness into creative practice, time and project management, and burnout prevention for artists and entrepreneurs.

CREATIVE OBSESSIONS | consultancy

Principal / Independent Consultant, 2011–present

Independent consultant serving as creative director, graphic and web designer for a variety of sectors and industries: 

• • Corporate clients have included Report for America, International Press Institute, City First Bank
  • Nonprofit clients have included the Human Trafficking Prevention Project, and Circle Yoga.
  • Educational clients have included Within U, Heritage Series, and Howard University
  • Arts/Entertainment clients have included Light House Opera Company, Harriett D. Foy, and the Children’s Art Studio

CIRCLE YOGA | Washington, DC

Marketing Manager, 2017–2024

As the Marketing Manager at Circle Yoga, I helped lead the studio’s marketing and communications efforts to engage our community, promote offerings, and enhance brand visibility. My role involved a blend of digital marketing, content creation, and brand strategy, ensuring that our messaging aligned with the studio’s mission of inclusivity and mindfulness.

WASHINGTON YOGA CENTER | Washington, DC

Studio Manager + Advisor, 2018–2023

As the Administrator & Studio Advisor at Washington Yoga Center, I played a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless experience for students, teachers, and the wider yoga community. Serving as the second-in-command to the owner, I oversaw studio management, marketing, community engagement, and customer service, helping to cultivate a welcoming and well-organized space for all.