Ruth Akumbu

Dr. Ruth Akumbu is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) leader, dedicated to strengthening global organizations through cultural integration and augmentation. She is an experienced storyteller with a multifaceted background intersecting education, media, and business. Dr. Akumbu completed Doctoral-level research on Indigenous culture and created two cultural integration models for organizations to augment DEIB practices with an emphasis on cultural relevance. She has over 21 years of experience creating opportunities for marginalized individuals and those with less opportunities in Cameroon. Dr. Akumbu established and expanded a global non-profit to fund educational opportunities and community development initiatives. She has experience designing customized DEIB trainings utilizing multimedia tools and employing data to drive strategy and program design. In addition to her nonprofit leadership and DEIB background, Dr. Akumbu has over 17 years of experience in media and film production in the US, Cameroon, and Kenya, providing a foundation for cross-cultural storytelling across multiple contexts.