Ayọ Tometi

Ayọ Tometi's legacy is defined by her role in creating one of the most significant social movements of the 21st century. Co-founding Black Lives Matter shifted the global conversation on race and justice, earning the movement a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Her work at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration laid the groundwork for modern immigrant rights advocacy. Beyond policy, she has successfully integrated wellness and spiritual care into activism, reaching new audiences through platforms like Apple. Her ability to bridge grassroots organizing with high-level policy and technology ethics marks her as a unique and transformative leader in contemporary social justice.