At its core, kaPow! inc. program contents and methodology work together to encourage both teachers and students to see themselves as critical consumers and creators in a media driven society. An integral part of every kaPow! program attempts to meet youth where they are by encouraging them to strengthen their core understanding of the world around them.

Donyale Reavis is an attorney specializing in intellectual property, entertainment and art, and small business corporate transactions.  Donyale recently completed editorial duties with the New York law firm Sidley Austin Brown & Wood for the 3rd edition of the widely acclaimed Practicing Law Institute treatise entitled, “Art Law”. 

Reavis began her law career in Washington, DC with the international law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson.  As a member of the corporate department, Reavis primarily focused on intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and electronic commerce.

Reavis earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1999 where she also received a Masters degree, cum laude, in Government Administration (JD/MGA ’99).  She earned her B.A. in International Relations and Political Science from Boston University in 1992.  Reavis received several accolades for her work while at Penn, including the Presidential Leadership Award for University Women of Color and graduation honors for community public service.  She has served as legal and field counsel to local, state and national political campaigns, including Rendell for PA Governor 2002 and 2006, State Counsel, America Coming Together in 2004, Street for Mayor ’99 and ’03. 

In addition to her legal and political work, Reavis also organized the Philadelphia Hip-Hop Summit Action Network-Philadelphia Summit in 2003 and 2006. Reavis is the founder and President of the youth-based media arts organization, kaPow! inc., which provides arts-based instructional programs  and media literacy curricula for high school youth in Philadelphia, including a six-week hip-hop summer Media Arts Institute which teaches youth to produce film, music, and choreographed dance while learning about careers in the entertainment industry. 

Donyale Reavis

PRESIDENT, Chair

Programs Committee

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