Rita Bunatal

Rita Bunatal identifies as a Ghanaian-Kenyan American, a Pan-African womanist, an activist, and is the founder of Malaika Collective, a Pan-African Lifestyle Brand. She was named Future of Ghana 30 Under 30 Pioneer in 2019. Through her brand, she hopes to change and reshape the dominant narrative surrounding Africa. As a black woman, Rita learned the importance of representation from a young age and hopes to serve as a form of representation to young, plus size Black/African women. Rita also holds a B.S. in Communication Management and Design with a Corporate Communications focus and minors in African Diaspora studies &amp; Communication studies

Ashley Tobias

More than anything else, I am a mother of two incredible kids! Laughing with them is my happy place. I’m passionate about teaching the next generation to be humanitarians and activists, and creating a positive change in something as influential as fashion is why I’m here.