Kenyette Tisha Barnes

Kenyette Tisha Barnes is a political strategist, lobbyist, public speaker, trainer, mother and CEO of Nia Vizyon, LLC, a social justice, consulting and political strategy lobbying firm; and the National Co-Founder of #MuteRKelly.  

As a political strategist, lobbyist, and National Co-Founder of #MuteRKelly, Barnes is also known as the “Legislative Empress,” best known for her work with the Georgia General Assembly. Her legislative work includes lobbying for HIV advocacy, anti-human trafficking, domestic violence, post-partum depression, special education and voter’s rights.

Barnes work has served as an expert on sexual violence issues, and has been featured on BBC, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, HLN, ABC, NBC, CBS several other news outlets.

She has been honored by the City of Philadelphia City Council and The City of Detroit City Council, for her work with the #MuteRKelly Movement; and served as a speaker on HIV, human trafficking, sexual violence prevention, and social justice at several academic institutions including, Spelman College and Temple University.