Team
Founder
Annie Apple
If there’s anyone more lively than Annie Apple, that person is not of this world, and honestly neither is Annie Apple. Apple is a fearless force with an infectious personality and a light in any room. Dubbed “The MVP of NFL Moms” by the Wall Street Journal, Annie Apple joined ESPN as a contributor to Sunday NFL Countdown in 2016, offering player profile for the popular pregame show. She also wrote a weekly yearlong columnist for Sports Illustrated. Though she’s known Panthers CB Eli Apple, Annie Apple is a seasoned journalist who began her career more than 20 years ago as a writer/producer, from for national news programs on NBC – Weekend Today Show and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw – and CNN (American Morning), as well as the NBC and CBS affiliates in Philadelphia, including Philly’s own 10! Show. She’s also worked as a Public Relations consultant and freelance Digital Content Producer and sports/entertainment news producer. Read More
Executive Assistant/ Marketing Manager
Courtney Humphrey
Courtney Humphrey is a consultant for an international media intelligence firm based in Washington DC. She has experience working with clientele in the federal and local government, political action committees, and the non profit sector preparing and executing strategic account plans for C-level executives and communications departments. In her spare time, she also is a brand influencer, working with companies to develop marketing tools and multi-platform social media campaigns.
Consultant
Pilan Anice
Pilin Anice, ERYT- 200, RYT- 500 is a yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, wellness expert, and model. Passionate about helping others connect to their highest self, she has guided students of all ages in the sacred movements of yoga and dance through a range of workshops and classes for over a decade. She has studied with masters of West African dance, Dunham Technique, and African Diasporic dances of Haiti, Cuba, and Brazil for nearly twenty years. A Kripalu trained yoga instructor, she has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, BET/CentricTV and YogaXpress. Known for infusing joy and connection in her classes, she has taught in the US and abroad, including the Omega Institute, Dubai Yoga Fest, and SoulFEST. Her passion for yoga and dance led her to become a certified Afro Flow Yoga® instructor, which she teaches at the Ailey Extension in New York City and was a featured in the NY Times and SELF. Read More
Advisory Squad
Advisor/Trustee
Curtis Myers
Curtis A. Myers is the president and founder of Aspire Youth Development, Inc. a dynamic training organization that provides personal development programs & services for students to equip them with the skills necessary to maximize their abilities. His focus is to develop leadership skills through engaging trainings that instruct, motivate and advance students’ practical demonstration of leadership and employment success.
Advisor/Trustee
Kiesha Nix
Kiesha Nix is currently the Executive Director of the Lakers Youth Foundation. In her current role, Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their
full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness, and sports.
Head of Sales
Steven Piascik
Steven Piascik is President and founder of PIASCIK, a boutique tax and financialplanning CPA firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Beverly Hills, California. His background and experience in such key areas as international,state and local
tax issues allow him to work effectively with a wide range of clients from start-ups
to Fortune 500 and international companies.
Business Woman, Author and Entertainer
Bridget Romeo
Steven Piascik is President and founder of PIASCIK, a boutique tax and financialplanning CPA firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Beverly Hills, California. His background and experience in such key areas as international,state and local
tax issues allow him to work effectively with a wide range of clients from start-ups
to Fortune 500 and international companies.
Professional Development
J. Nwando Olayiwola
J.Nwando Olayiwola MD, MPH, FAAFP Dr. Nwando Olayiwola is a family physician and the inaugural Chief Clinical Transformation Officer for RubiconMD, a leading health technology platform that improves access to specialty care for underserved patients. She is one of a very small number of physicians and women of color bridging healthcare and health technology. She also continues to provide clinical care to patients at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Consultant