BYHEIJJA R. SABREE
Operations Manager
Byheijja R. Sabree, wife and mother of 6 incredible children, is the former Operation manager of Unity Community Center of South Jersey Inc UCC, a three-decade old, nonprofit, grassroot organization in Camden that focuses on developmental programs and performing art program as a positive alternative for black and brown youth. For a number of years served as Martial Arts Instructor for Universal Pasha Karate School and Principal Dancer for Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Byheijja joined UCC in 1995 and served as the executive secretary for 5 years and quickly progressed to the Operation Manager from 2000-2012. Byheijja is also a certified grant writer and cultural arts ambassador. In 2013, she co-founded Camden Parent Union (CPU) and Camden Student Union (CSU), a community-based organization that educates parents and students on education equity. She also is a Coordinating Member of Journey for Justice Alliance (J4J), a network of 30 grassroots community-based organizations in 31 cities organizing for education equity.
In 2014, Sabree started Stop, Drop and Dance SD&D, a performing arts production company that creates opportunities for youth and young adults to express themselves positively through performance art. SD&D believes that art and art education should be accessible to everyone, especially communities of color. SD&D provides a platform to host premier events to showcase local, national and international artists. SD&D has hosted workshops featuring Kaelyn “KK” Harris (Usher and Missy Elliot) and Miss Ksyn (Beyonce, Sean Paul and Lip Sync Battle) and in 2016 and 2017, SD&D hosted a master dance class featuring World Renowned Artist Les Twins (2017 WOD Winners , Revolution, MIB International & Cats).
She has currently collaborated with Les Twins to launch #WECHOOSETHEARTS, a campaign to bring arts education workshops to students in disadvantaged cities across the country and abroad.
Byheijja is owner and Lead Graphic Designer for An Eye on Design LLC, an independent, family based custom graphic design and printing company based in Camden, NJ.