Aja Roache

Dr. Aja Roache serves as the Director of the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery and an Adjunct Professor in the Museum Studies program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). She has held these roles since 2012, focusing on art museum education and visitor-centered experiences. Her work bridges academic instruction with practical engagement in nonprofit art organizations.

• Education:
  • PhD in Museum Education and Visitor-Centered Exhibitions, Florida State University, 2022
  • M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Humanities and Social Thought), New York University, 2008
  • B.A. in Fine Arts, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2001

Dr. Roache specializes in the role of HBCU art museums in shaping Black students’ academic and cultural experiences. Her research explores intersections of critical race theory, wellness programming, and the societal impact of art institutions.

She has received recognition through awards such as the McKnight Junior Faculty Fellowship and FAMU's Faculty Travel Grant. Her professional engagements include national and international speaking roles at conferences like the Association of Arts Administration Educators and the Association for African American Museums.