As Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at the Newark Alliance, ​​Sibusisiwe Malaba, MPP, MPA, is responsible for integrating racial equity best practices and advancing policy measures across Alliance programs and partnerships. Sibusisiwe arrived in Newark in 2019 as part of her National Urban Fellowship placement in Prudential Financial’s Office of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As a Graduate Fellow, Sibusisiwe analyzed Newark anchor institutions through her research capstone on Newark anchor partnerships, which received Baruch College’s 2019 Rutledge Award for Outstanding Academic Capstone Achievement. 

​​Sibusisiwe is a seasoned public servant committed to advancing racial equity through public policy and partnerships. She holds 15+ years of professional experience in public affairs and racial justice. 

Before arriving in Newark, Sibusisiwe served as Executive Director for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC), where she was responsible for defining, highlighting, and analyzing issues affecting people of color in Massachusetts. Under her leadership, the MBLLC secured several policy victories in the state budget, criminal justice reform, cannabis regulation, equal pay, and racial justice legislation. Sibusisiwe also held roles in the Massachusetts Legislature, electoral campaigns, and educational nonprofits. Sibusisiwe is a graduate of Tufts University (MPP) and Baruch College (MPA). 

Outside of work, Sibusisiwe enjoys politics, traveling, and enjoying Newark’s live music shows.