JoAnna LeFlore-Ejike is a dedicated cultural activist raised in the Midwest. She prides herself in activating her community through the cultivation of creative entrepreneurs and arts-based programming. Inspired by her professional background as a writer, event planner, and community organizer, JoAnna prioritizes cultural awareness and wellness through the organizing of special events and personal development training. For over a decade she has done this through her efforts in community development and public relations with several local non-profits in the Midwest. She continues this mission in her position as the Executive Director for the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, after having volunteered there for 10 years prior.Her education includes a Master's degree in Managerial Communication from Bellevue University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations; Black Studies minor from the University of Nebraska - Omaha. JoAnna believes in the power of understanding the dynamics of multicultural communications and empowering those who are hungry for building a better platform for their organization and living in their purpose.JoAnna gratefully shares her story as a "Descendent of the Black Liberation Movement and a Daughter of North Omaha " where she currently resides with her family.