Business Partnerships & Development Executive
Maria Thrasher is a visionary content developer and diversity advocate with a profound dedication to creating Educational & Informational (E/I) programming that resonates with African American audiences. With 25+ years of industry experience, Maria passionately uses her expertise to amplify underrepresented voices and foster authentic storytelling.
Her unique talent lies in assisting brands to authentically engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives through content.
Maria's commitment to bridging the gap between storytelling and social impact has earned her recognition as a driving force for change. She's a dynamic professional who empowers both content creators and brands to champion diversity and authenticity in their narratives, making her a trailblazer in the industry.
Creator / Producer
Bryndan D. Moore is an African-American engineer, futurist, filmmaker and creator of The Black Futurist™ podcast.
The Black Futurist™ explores the intersection of technology and humanity through a culture lens, and features interviews with leaders in tech, entrepreneurs, academics, and artists.
The show explores the implications of the innovations of our time, often via speculative fiction as it pushes the limits of human imagination. The show questions our visions of the future and how our work today impacts that future.
Moore gravitates toward ventures that focus on community, both in person and through technology solutions, and has been recognized by Ebony magazine as one of the 150 most influential Black people in America.
Education Consultant
Dr. Nia Abdullah is a dynamic leader in the field of education, recognized for her transformative and strategic approaches to enhancing educational outcomes. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has served as Executive Director at MAPSCorps and held pivotal roles as High School Principal in both Proviso Township and Chicago Public Schools. Under her leadership, these institutions saw dramatic improvements in student success rates and expansion of advanced academic programs. As lead consultant at The Herndon Foundation, Dr. Abdullah drove initiatives aimed at boosting educational excellence, heritage preservation, and entrepreneurial spirit within the African American community.
Educator
Dr. Hannah Oldham is a 16-year veteran teacher and STEM Scholar Academy Coordinator at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, GA. Dr. Oldham has been the Girls Who Code club facilitator since 2017 and has had 16 students graduate from the program who chose to pursue STEM careers in college.
Hannah received the 2023 Woman of the Year in STEAM Education award from Women in Technology (Wit). She was also selected to be part of the first all-female cohort of the NASA Lift-off Institute, spending a week at Johnson Space Center and learning hands-on from NASA astronauts and researchers.
2x Grammy Nominated Songwriter
In the ever-evolving landscape of R&B and soul music, Eric Roberson stands as a beacon of authenticity and unparalleled talent. With a career spanning over three decades, this
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer has not only defied industry norms but has also left an indelible mark on the very essence of independent artistry. In the symphony of modern music, Eric Roberson emerges as a luminary, hailed by DJ Jazzy Jeff as "one of the
greatest singer/songwriters of our time." Eric's career boasts remarkable milestones, from being a sought-after songwriter and producer
for luminaries like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and Dwele, to headlining sold-out tours
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