Rameen Aminzadeh is an artist, filmmaker, and community organizer with more than 30 years of experience directing, producing and editing documentary film and television. His work has been featured on Netflix, HBO, PBS, Discovery and A+E, and his many collaborations with acclaimed artists and musicians have used culture and storytelling to inspire social change. Drawing from his experience with wrongful incarceration and systemic injustice, Rameen has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for underserved communities. Through his nonprofit work, he develops arts, media and music-based programs that educate, mentor and empower marginalized youth to build creative careers and lasting futures.

Omar Al-Chaar is Co-Founder and COO of Beats Rhymes & Relief and a creative producer, editor, and director whose work spans music videos, commercials, political advertising, television, documentaries and short films. His public- and private-sector clients have included the White House, PepsiCo, Discovery Channel and the Association of Performing Arts. Through production and film, Omar works to strengthen the power and effectiveness of organizational messaging through narrative tools and cutting-edge design. He seeks to harness the power of film and the arts to support global causes and advance peace.

Michelle S. Jones was the first woman in the United States Army Reserve to reach the position of Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Reserve. She was the first female non-commissioned officer to serve in the highest enlisted position of a component of the U.S. Army, active or reserve, and was the highest-ranking African American female enlisted person in any branch of the United States military. Following her retirement from the Army, the Baltimore native continued to serve her country as a member of the Senior Executive Service from 2009 to 2012. She held several key positions, including Director of External Veterans/Military Affairs and Community Outreach for the Office of President Barack Obama.

GrandMixer DXT aka the "World's 1st Turntablist" is a Bronx-born musical innovator, producer and pioneering DJ who helped establish the turntable as a legitimate musical instrument, earning a 1983 Grammy with Herbie Hancock and the Rockit Band—the first Grammy awarded to a Hip-Hop artist. His groundbreaking career spans performances, production, musical arranging and archival restoration, including work on HBO’s The Defiant Ones and Thelonious Monk projects. Inducted into Guitar Center’s RockWalk and honored with the 2023 TEC Hip-Hop Innovator Award, DXT’s influence has shaped Hip-Hop and music across generations and genres throughout contemporary music worldwide.

Mazzi Behi is a New York–based marketing and promotions executive with more than 21 years of experience at Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group. Specializing in lifestyle marketing, artist relations, radio promotion and international campaigns, he has helped launch and promote projects for artists including Rihanna, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and DJ Khaled. His career spans urban and club promotions, touring, merchandising, events, podcasting, budget management and global campaign strategy across Europe, Asia and Africa. A graduate of Montclair State University, Mazzi brings industry relationships, cultural insight and hands-on experience developing artists and building impactful campaigns worldwide.

Ryan Sherr is a board member, marketing strategist, graphic design aficionado and web designer. A 20-year veteran of the DJ technology space and General Manager at PCDJ.com, Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the music industry. His strategic and impactful campaign designs have been used across a range of Beats Rhymes & Relief community initiatives, bringing together brand strategy, visual design and technology to help the organization communicate its mission and reach new audiences.