Binta Diallo
Born and raised in Chicago, Binta Kane Diallo is a 1st generation Senegalese and Gambian Muslim American woman. She has always had a passion for faith, community service, art and culture, and creating unique memorable experiences for others. Her experience as a clinical intern for children with Autism, a mentor for young kids, and a wide range of experience in managing events and maintaining personal, professional and community relationships has allowed her to expand her empathy skills and connect with the world around her.
As the Sr. Performing Arts Manager for The Inner-City Muslim Action network (IMAN), Binta creates safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for community members and artists across socio-economic divides. She facilitates a smooth, logistical process to ensure a strong artist and guest experience. As an artist herself, Binta knows the value of having a safe space to share your holistic self.
Binta is the co-founder of eyemeets soul, a low key blind experience for Muslim Millenials that utilizes conversations of the soul to find a partner. She earned a Bachelor’s degree with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology, and a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Binta is a member of Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. An emerging neo-soul Singer songwriter, Binta, incorporates her mother language of Wolof in her music as an effort to teach others about her culture and to remain connected to her ancestry.
