Elyakeem Avraham
About Elyakeem Avraham
Elyakeem Avraham is a Senior Manager and Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LiveRamp, with a strong background in advocacy for marginalized communities. He has held various leadership roles, including serving as a Senior Advisor for Black Boys Dance Too and founding the Blackroad Collective.
Work at LiveRamp
Elyakeem Avraham has been serving as the Senior Manager and Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LiveRamp since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fostering an inclusive workplace culture and implementing diversity initiatives. His position is remote, allowing him to engage with a diverse range of employees and stakeholders. His work at LiveRamp emphasizes the importance of belonging and representation within the organization.
Current Board Memberships
Elyakeem Avraham is a Board Member at Girl + Environment, a position he has held since 2023. This role involves contributing to the organization's mission of addressing environmental issues through a lens of social equity. His involvement reflects his commitment to integrating diversity and inclusion within environmental advocacy.
Previous Experience in Diversity and Inclusion
Prior to his current roles, Elyakeem Avraham worked at Niantic, Inc. as a Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager from 2020 to 2021. He also served as the Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer and Dean's Liaison of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2018. His experience spans various organizations, focusing on enhancing diversity and inclusion practices.
Educational Background
Elyakeem Avraham studied at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in American Culture and Theatre Performance. His academic background provides a foundation for his work in diversity and inclusion, as well as his advocacy in environmental justice.
Founding of Blackroad Collective
Elyakeem Avraham founded the Blackroad Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental advocacy and storytelling through a lens of color. This initiative aims to address the intersection of environmental issues and marginalized communities, highlighting the importance of representation in environmental discourse.