Communications Director
Tiye Barnes is the Communications Director for South Carolina Humanities. For SC Humanities, she focuses on brand marketing, content development, public relations, and social media for the organization. A public relations and mass communications professional who has worked in various industries including financial and professional services, state government, biotechnology, healthcare, and business-to-business (B2B).
She is originally from West Palm Beach, FL and graduated from Claflin University with her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and minor in Spanish. She was a member of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College. She has a master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University; and is the first recipient of a scholarship offered by Boston University’s College of Communication. Before joining SC Humanities, she worked for Ketchum as an Account Executive for clients, MasterCard and Capital One; and as a Public Relations Assistant for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
A former dancer and thespian, the arts and humanities have always been a passion for her. Tiye is fluent in Spanish and collects postcards from all over the world. She is a foodie, travel lover, and avid reader. For hobbies, she enjoys journaling, streaming the latest films and shows, adult coloring books to de-stress, and indoor cycling. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
