Sunni Patterson
Instructor, Professional and Continuing Studies
Departments
- Professional and Continuing Studies
Bio
New Orleans Native and Visionary, Sunni Patterson, is an internationally acclaimed Poet, Performer, Workshop Facilitator, Certified Spiritual Life Coach/Consultant, and an Initiated Priestess and Interfaith Minister. She began her career as a full-time high school Teacher, and much of her life since has been devoted to serving as a Cultural Worker and Activist. Armed with an engaging story and voice, Sunni deliberately uses art, poetry, and praise to encourage dialogue, connectivity, spiritual awareness, and healing. She has had the privilege of studying under great Scholars and Teachers, allowing her to become a diligent student (and Teacher) in the Healing and Spiritual Arts. Her Artistry and Gift has allowed her to grace a plethora of stages and platforms. Whether it's speaking at the United Nations or TEDWomen, or featuring on Grammy award winning albums, officiating a wedding, or even cooking up breakfast for families in the Community, you can rest assured, Sunni’s way and words bring us all to a place of recollection, remembrance, and hope.
She currently serves as a Resident Artist for both the City of New Orleans’ Claiborne Corridor Cultural Initiative and Junebug Productions. She also has the honor of serving as a Community Health Worker and Influencer (CHW) through Ashe Cultural Arts Center’s Community Spread/I Deserve It! program. Sunni is co-founder, along with Scientist and Atmospheric Chemist, Cherelle Blazer, of Environmental Arts and Public Health Organization, Breath is Lyfe, where art, science, and culture merge to address climate change and environmental injustice.
Sunni Patterson has been an instructor for the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies since Fall 2024.
Courses:
New Orleans African History and Culture