Our Team
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Héritier Lumumba
A Mura (Amazon) and Mukongo (Congo/Angola) man, Lumumba rose from a young immigrant in Australia to become a celebrated football star, influencing the sport’s culture nationally.
He fought against systemic racism in Australia and was appointed a Multi-cultural ambassador by Prime Minister Julia Gillard . With five years in International outreach for the Indigenous Peoples Movement, advocating for those affected by colonialism and slavery, he now leads as the Director of High Performance & Strategic Partnerships for the DRC's National Rugby Federation.
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Aja Byrd
A fourth generation Washingtonian who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. She is a Stanford Graduate and currently an industry leading deal maker in the world of entertainment with over 17 years of experience.
She has worked with the likes of as Jay-Z, the Obamas, and Spike Lee and is currently a Director of Business Affairs at Netflix.
Prior to Netflix, Aja was VP of Business & Legal Affairs for Al Jazeera America where she helped launch the channel and bring important stories to the screen and was counsel for MTV where she was lead production counsel for some of the network's most popular programs.
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Bailey Ram
Based in South Africa, Bailey Ram is a versatile strategist and expert in law, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. Her broad skill set spans legal compliance, cybersecurity, and brand strategy, enhancing organizational growth and efficacy.
A collaborator with Fortune 500 companies for successful marketing campaigns, Bailey holds a BCom & Law degree from the University of South Africa and a degree in Anti-Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation from Universidad de La Habana, Cuba, adding a global perspective to her work.