A popular actor and serial entrepreneur widely known for his many roles including the Disney classic, Cool Runnings, the hit television series New York Undercover, Empire , Designated Survivor, Arrested Development + The Last OG , Malik Yoba has proven himself as a man driven to raise consciousness through the use of his many talents as an actor, film maker , musician, activist, educator, inspirational speaker, serial entrepreneur and author. Before his Hollywood career that made him a household name, Yoba was respected among his peers in education and community activism globally. By age 23 Yoba he was appointed Vice President of The CityKids Foundation working in 13 New York City Public schools in a program called AIDP (Attendance Improvement Dropout Prevention), in which he assessed students, faculty and parents needs to improve the quality, content and form of education, thereby improving attendance in NYC High Schools. Yoba has worked globally with young people from Rikers Island High School, helped to fund Ethiopian Childrens Village, taught classes at Johannesburg Secondary School in South Africa to creating youth education workshops in Belize, Central America, Jamaica and Korea. For his dedication to youth, Yoba has been recognized by or worked with former President Bill Clinton, The Congress of the United States, The Mayor of New York City and more. . Although Yoba is most widely known for his work in Hollywood , this serial entrepreneur, community activist and educator will always be grounded in work that informs and empowers young people.