Dr. Thedia Samara
Artist, Writer, and Doctor in New York, NY
✨ Thedia Samara, Ph.D.
A creative entrepreneur, business strategist, multipotentialite, and interdisciplinary artist, Dr. Thedia Samara is a powerhouse of creativity, scholarship, and innovation—bridging art, business, and purpose.
🎨 Creative Roles
🎤 Singer/songwriter, producer, and professional dancer
✍️ Award-winning poet, author, writer, and content creator
🖌️ Publisher, art director, and curator
📚 Educational Achievements
🎓 Graduated magna cum laude with degrees in:
Business Management
Organizational Leadership
Ph.D. in Music, with concentrations in Music Therapy and Pedagogy
🎖️ Member of Sigma Alpha Pi (The National Society of Leadership and Success)
🧠 Research Focus
Creativity, early enrichment education, and neuromusical development
Neuroaesthetics research through the Aspen Institute and Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics
Member of:
🌟 The Nova Institute for Health
🎶 The Sound Health Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with UCSF, NIH, and the Kennedy Center
💼 Entrepreneurial Ventures
Independent producer and publisher of intellectual property and information products
Founder & CEO of businesses across:
🎭 Arts and culture
🎨 Creative placemaking
🎓 Enrichment education
📚 Publishing and entertainment architecture
🎥 Entertainment and edutainment productions, artistic experiences, and events
📈 Strategic investments
Serves on the Board of Directors for a faith-based organization contributing to leadership, governance, and mission-driven impact
🎭 Entertainment Industry Experience
Former model and professional performer
Former professional background vocalist
Versatile entertainer across singing, dancing, writing, music, and producing creative projects
🌍 Advocacy & Mentorship
Passionate supporter of:
📖 Arts, literacy, social awareness, and self-esteem initiatives
🤝 Efforts to end systemic racism and child trafficking
Active in sponsorships for children and mentorship programs for college-bound high school students
💖 Personal Life
Dr. Thedia enjoys traveling ✈️, cooking 🍳, and watching sports 🏀 and movies 🎥 alongside the love of her life—her handsome and heroic husband, Daniel.
For more details about Dr. Thedia Samara’s creative journey, visit her artist profile: www.stage32.com/Thedia