Stephen Chukumba (he/him)

Stephen Chukumba is a versatile professional with over 20 years of experience in consulting and advising clients in the entertainment, digital, technology, and new media sectors.

He is a technologist, entrepreneur, and former attorney known for his work with prominent brands like Capital One, WW, Chanel, CVS, American Airlines, and Amtrak, as well as celebrities such as Wu-Tang, Nas, Lil' Wayne, and LL Cool J.

Stephen is also deeply involved in activism and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, supporting and raising awareness on issues affecting the community.

Passionate about filmmaking, he has contributed to notable projects like 'Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners', 'Searching for the Promised Land', 'The Inconvenience of Being Black', and 'Black Market Green: The Whitewashing of the Marijuana Industry'.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Stephen is a dedicated father of four children, including a transgender son, and actively participates in various organizations like the Human Rights Campaign, Parents for Transgender Equality Council, Garden State Equality, and PFLAG.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from Rutgers University, engineering studies at The College of New Jersey, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Stephen Chukumba currently serves as a Senior Manager and Agile Delivery Lead at Capital One and is the former Founder of Taller Brand, LLC.