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, Aja is a Stanford graduate and an industry-leading dealmaker with over 17 years of experience in the entertainment business.
Aja previously served as a Director of Business Affairs at Netflix, where she supported high-profile projects and complex negotiations.
Prior to Netflix, Aja was Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Al Jazeera America, where she helped launch the channel and bring important stories to the screen. She also served as counsel for MTV, acting as lead production attorney for several of the network’s most popular programs.
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Bailey Ramatlhape
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.