FOUNDERS

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Kristi Henderson

@getkristiluv

As a dedicated cause-marketing strategist, Kristi Henderson stands firmly at the intersection of social change, political advocacy, popular culture and corporate social responsibility. READ MORE

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LAUREN lAKE

@laurenllake

Multi-faceted attorney, author, activist, and television personality, Lauren Lake is a Renaissance woman who believes in living a limitless life. READ MORE



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Sabrina Thompson MITCHELL

@IamSabrinaT

Sabrina is a filmmaker, director photographer and owner of Kuu (pronounced koo) productions, a dynamic media production company specializing in TV commercials, documentaries, world photography, social media campaigns and more. READ MORE

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VALEISHA BUTTERFIELD JONES

@valeisha

An award-winning and globally recognized business leader with proven impact at the intersections of technology, politics and entertainment. She currently serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Recording Academy. READ MORE

OUR TEAM

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Asia Sutherland

ACADEMY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

@asiasuther

A native of Durham, North Carolina and a graduate of the illustrious Howard University. While at Howard, she majored in Communications & TV Production, receiving her Bachelors of Arts degree in 2006. READ MORE

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Raven Robinson

PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR

@robinsonandco

An award-winning, innovative political strategist and public relations consultant based in New York City. In 2017 Huffington Post named Ms.Robinson one of the Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch. READ MORE

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Yannize Joshua

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

@yiddy5pt0

An established beauty marketing expert and well-respected business leader within the world of glam, talent management, and production. READ MORE

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