Tiye Barnes

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.

Tiye Barnes