IT’S PERSONAL
Our Team
Founded by Oya Gilbert in 2024 and inspired by his personal Multiple Myeloma journey, the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is powered by a small and passionate team — and growing bigger every day.
Meet Oya Gilbert
Oya is a podcaster, a father of three, and a notable artist in the Delaware hip-hop community. Known as “Grand G,” he came up hard, spittin’ rhymes in the streets of Wilmington, which led to a record deal and numerous song releases.
Since his stem cell transplant in 2018, he continues learning to live with the ever-changing reminders of the cancer and subsequent daily dose of chemo.
But he’s also turned his pain into power. Thanks to the invaluable support he’s received from the staff and patients in his stem cell support group, Oya was moved to take things a step further. By partnering with the International Myeloma Foundation, he’s leading a new Multiple Myeloma support group in Hagerstown, MD.
His group welcomes patients and their caregivers in southern PA, northern MD, and northern WV. He’s also partnered with well-known names like Pfizer and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help spread awareness in the black and brown communities and educate those living in underserved and undereducated areas.
Amy Katzenberg
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
C-suite strategist and innovator, Amy has been developing websites, digital products and brands for more than 30 years. With her wealth of experience, Amy has become an expert in leveraging consumer and business insights, and strategically applying technology to generate loyalty, revenue and brand value.
Over the last decade, she has focused almost exclusively on non-profit development, and has been working along side Oya since he launched the foundation in January 2024.
Angela Valentine
SENIOR HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYST
Angela brings 25 years of advanced knowledge of healthcare and revenue cycles. Her healthcare career began as a phlebotomist, and then working in family practice.
Angela advanced to high dollar commercial insurance follow-up and became a Revenue Cycle Analyst for one of the largest Women’s Health organization in Oregon and then Revenue Cycle Director for the largest non-profit sexual and reproductive rights organizations in Oregon & SW Washington before starting her own Healthcare Consultancy in 2022.
Our Board of Directors
Our Homies
🌍 The Power of Hip-Hop—Revolutionizing Planetary Health and Well-Being 🌍
We are honored to be invited to present this groundbreaking abstract at the IUHPE 2025 World Conference in just 51 days! May 13-16, join us in exploring how hip-hop culture can drive health promotion and address global health challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social equity.
Interested in supporting this transformative initiative? Become a sponsor today and help us bring this important conversation to the global stage.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.healthhopehiphop.org or reach out to Angela at [email protected].
#HipHopHealth #PlanetaryHealth #HealthPromotion #SocialEquity #SponsorTheChange #IUHPE2025
🌍 The Power of Hip-Hop—Revolutionizing Planetary Health and Well-Being 🌍
We are honored to be invited to present this groundbreaking abstract at the IUHPE 2025 World Conference in just 51 days! May 13-16, join us in exploring how hip-hop culture can drive health promotion and address global health challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social equity.
Interested in supporting this transformative initiative? Become a sponsor today and help us bring this important conversation to the global stage.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.healthhopehiphop.org or reach out to Angela at [email protected].
#HipHopHealth #PlanetaryHealth #HealthPromotion #SocialEquity #SponsorTheChange #IUHPE2025
🌟✨ At the Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change, we witnessed an iconic moment that truly embodies the spirit of our mission! 🙌🏼💖 Our founder, Oya Gilbert (aka Grand G), shared a powerful moment with board member Young Guru and the legendary Philly Freeway during the VIP meet and greet.
It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community, creativity, and collaboration in driving change. Together, we can uplift voices, spark inspiration, and make a lasting impact. 💪🏾🎤
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and supporting this important cause. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to ignite change! 🔥
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBall25 #IgniteChange #OyaGilbert #YoungGuru #PhillyFreeway #Community #TogetherWeRise #Inspiration #ChangeMakers #purposepragency
🌟✨ At the Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change, we witnessed an iconic moment that truly embodies the spirit of our mission! 🙌🏼💖 Our founder, Oya Gilbert (aka Grand G), shared a powerful moment with board member Young Guru and the legendary Philly Freeway during the VIP meet and greet.
It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community, creativity, and collaboration in driving change. Together, we can uplift voices, spark inspiration, and make a lasting impact. 💪🏾🎤
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and supporting this important cause. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to ignite change! 🔥
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBall25 #IgniteChange #OyaGilbert #YoungGuru #PhillyFreeway #Community #TogetherWeRise #Inspiration #ChangeMakers #purposepragency
🎵 HEALTH MEETS HIP-HOP ON THE WORLD STAGE! 🎵
We`re thrilled to announce that our Health, Hope, & Hip-Hop Foundation has been invited to the 25th International Union for Health Promotion and Education conference in Abu Dhabi!
Oya Gilbert will be representing us, sharing how we`re transforming health education for Black and Brown communities through the power of hip-hop. From chronic disease education to mental health awareness, we`re making healthcare accessible, relatable, and actionable.
Additionally, we`re proud to share that our foundation`s abstract on using hip-hop to teach health literacy was accepted for presentation at the IUHPE conference! Angela Valentine, our Chief Impact & Advocacy Officer, co-authored this groundbreaking work.
Our mission continues with your support! Donate today to help us expand our reach and impact. Keep an eye out for a special opportunity to support our IUHPE workshop coming soon!
💪🏽 Together, we`re proving that music isn`t just entertainment—it`s a powerful tool for health equity worldwide.
Visit the link in bio to learn more and donate!
#HealthHopeHipHop #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #HipHopHeals #PublicHealth #IUHPE #purposepragency
🎵 HEALTH MEETS HIP-HOP ON THE WORLD STAGE! 🎵
We`re thrilled to announce that our Health, Hope, & Hip-Hop Foundation has been invited to the 25th International Union for Health Promotion and Education conference in Abu Dhabi!
Oya Gilbert will be representing us, sharing how we`re transforming health education for Black and Brown communities through the power of hip-hop. From chronic disease education to mental health awareness, we`re making healthcare accessible, relatable, and actionable.
Additionally, we`re proud to share that our foundation`s abstract on using hip-hop to teach health literacy was accepted for presentation at the IUHPE conference! Angela Valentine, our Chief Impact & Advocacy Officer, co-authored this groundbreaking work.
Our mission continues with your support! Donate today to help us expand our reach and impact. Keep an eye out for a special opportunity to support our IUHPE workshop coming soon!
💪🏽 Together, we`re proving that music isn`t just entertainment—it`s a powerful tool for health equity worldwide.
Visit the link in bio to learn more and donate!
#HealthHopeHipHop #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #HipHopHeals #PublicHealth #IUHPE #purposepragency
I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Boerner, CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, at their Global Health Equity Forum. Alongside other leaders, I was able to share my story and the foundation’s vision to their employees worldwide. It was a HUGE milestone for the foundation!
#HealthHopeHipHop #hiphopeball25 #hiphopehooray #healthgamechangers
I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Boerner, CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, at their Global Health Equity Forum. Alongside other leaders, I was able to share my story and the foundation’s vision to their employees worldwide. It was a HUGE milestone for the foundation!
#HealthHopeHipHop #hiphopeball25 #hiphopehooray #healthgamechangers
The Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, powerful hip-hop performances, and meaningful conversations. 🎤 We were honored to hear from Dr. Joseph Mikhael and Dr. Robert Winn, whose speeches moved everyone in the room.
Philadelphia Freeway join the stage sharing his heartfelt kidney diease journey and family tragedies, then gave us BARS! Earrrrrrly
We also celebrated the incredible work of Shea Robinson breast cancer survivor and founder of Posture of a Pearl
The evening closed with an electrifying performance from Slick Rick
A special thank you to our sponsors, especially @pfizerinc, our top sponsor, as well as @sanofi, @dartfirststateofficial, @aveloair, @sonestahotels, @cabernetcandles and the @imfmyeloma for making this event possible.
We need your support to continue our work in raising awareness and advocating for communities who need it most. Please consider donating to help us drive change and improve health equity.
#HipHopeBall25 #HealthAdvocacy #HealthEquity #HealthHopeHipHop #purposepragency
The Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, powerful hip-hop performances, and meaningful conversations. 🎤 We were honored to hear from Dr. Joseph Mikhael and Dr. Robert Winn, whose speeches moved everyone in the room.
Philadelphia Freeway join the stage sharing his heartfelt kidney diease journey and family tragedies, then gave us BARS! Earrrrrrly
We also celebrated the incredible work of Shea Robinson breast cancer survivor and founder of Posture of a Pearl
The evening closed with an electrifying performance from Slick Rick
A special thank you to our sponsors, especially @pfizerinc, our top sponsor, as well as @sanofi, @dartfirststateofficial, @aveloair, @sonestahotels, @cabernetcandles and the @imfmyeloma for making this event possible.
We need your support to continue our work in raising awareness and advocating for communities who need it most. Please consider donating to help us drive change and improve health equity.
#HipHopeBall25 #HealthAdvocacy #HealthEquity #HealthHopeHipHop #purposepragency
What an incredible night at the Hip Hope Ball in Wilmington, DE! 🎤✨
We united hip-hop icons, community, government and healthcare giants, all driven by a shared mission: to harness the power of hip-hop culture to elevate health literacy and advocate for underrepresented communities.💪🏾❤️
Stay tuned for the full recap dropping on 03.06.2025!
Together, we’re not just making music; we’re making a movement. 🎶✊🏾
#HipHopeBall25 #HealthLiteracy #UnityInCommunity
What an incredible night at the Hip Hope Ball in Wilmington, DE! 🎤✨
We united hip-hop icons, community, government and healthcare giants, all driven by a shared mission: to harness the power of hip-hop culture to elevate health literacy and advocate for underrepresented communities.💪🏾❤️
Stay tuned for the full recap dropping on 03.06.2025!
Together, we’re not just making music; we’re making a movement. 🎶✊🏾
#HipHopeBall25 #HealthLiteracy #UnityInCommunity
We are thrilled to announce that DeSean Jackson, head coach of Delaware State University`s football team, will be joining us at the inaugural Hip Hope Ball on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware.
Coach Jackson`s commitment to excellence and community aligns perfectly with our mission to address healthcare disparities through the transformative power of hip-hop. His presence underscores the importance of unity and action in fostering positive change. We extend a warm welcome to Coach Jackson and look forward to his impactful contribution to this special evening.
Join us✊🏾
Tickets are still available here:
www.healthhopehiphop.org
Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️
#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth
We are thrilled to announce that DeSean Jackson, head coach of Delaware State University`s football team, will be joining us at the inaugural Hip Hope Ball on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware.
Coach Jackson`s commitment to excellence and community aligns perfectly with our mission to address healthcare disparities through the transformative power of hip-hop. His presence underscores the importance of unity and action in fostering positive change. We extend a warm welcome to Coach Jackson and look forward to his impactful contribution to this special evening.
Join us✊🏾
Tickets are still available here:
www.healthhopehiphop.org
Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️
#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth
The Hip Hope Raffle drawing is this Friday night, just before midnight. Get your tickets online now and enter to win one of three awesome prizes:
🎁 GRAND PRIZE 🎁
Puerto Rican Getaway for 2
4 days / 3 nights at The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Roundtrip airfare on Avelo
$5,000 value
🎁 SECOND PRIZE 🎁
Designer Arm Candy
Cult Gaia Hera Rhinestone Bag
$428 Value
🎁 THIRD PRIZE 🎁
Mack Leather Jacket
Mack Dog Leather Jacket, Hoodie and Cap
$250 Value
***Link in Bio***
#hiphopeball #hiphoperaffle #sonesta #sanjuan #puertorico #cultgaia #mack #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
The Hip Hope Raffle drawing is this Friday night, just before midnight. Get your tickets online now and enter to win one of three awesome prizes:
🎁 GRAND PRIZE 🎁
Puerto Rican Getaway for 2
4 days / 3 nights at The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Roundtrip airfare on Avelo
$5,000 value
🎁 SECOND PRIZE 🎁
Designer Arm Candy
Cult Gaia Hera Rhinestone Bag
$428 Value
🎁 THIRD PRIZE 🎁
Mack Leather Jacket
Mack Dog Leather Jacket, Hoodie and Cap
$250 Value
***Link in Bio***
#hiphopeball #hiphoperaffle #sonesta #sanjuan #puertorico #cultgaia #mack #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Yo Wilmington, are you ready to party like your life depends on it?!?
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 28, 2025 and join us at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, where local leaders, healthcare advocates, hip-hop icons, and YOU — will join in a mission to eliminate the health disparities that are plaguing communities like Wilmington.
The Hip Hope Ball will merge art, activism, and straight-up celebration, including powerful personal stories, a gourmet dining experience, a and a live celebrity hip-hop performance—topped off with dancing, and a late-night snack that’ll keep you rocking till midnight.
Don`t miss out on this magical night.
***Link in Bio***
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#thequeen #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #hiphope #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Yo Wilmington, are you ready to party like your life depends on it?!?
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 28, 2025 and join us at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, where local leaders, healthcare advocates, hip-hop icons, and YOU — will join in a mission to eliminate the health disparities that are plaguing communities like Wilmington.
The Hip Hope Ball will merge art, activism, and straight-up celebration, including powerful personal stories, a gourmet dining experience, a and a live celebrity hip-hop performance—topped off with dancing, and a late-night snack that’ll keep you rocking till midnight.
Don`t miss out on this magical night.
***Link in Bio***
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#thequeen #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #hiphope #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Happy Valentine`s day to all our homies.
We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington! Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!
If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
#hiphopeballwilmingtonde
Happy Valentine`s day to all our homies.
We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington! Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!
If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
#hiphopeballwilmingtonde
Happy Valentine`s day to all our peoples. We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington!
Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!
If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
***Link in Bio***
#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #blackhistorymonth #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Happy Valentine`s day to all our peoples. We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington!
Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!
If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
***Link in Bio***
#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #blackhistorymonth #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Pinch me! We are just three weeks away from our inaugural Hip Hope Ball, and I can hardly contain my excitement! 🎉
Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude. What started as a vision God shared with me has blossomed into something truly special. Living with multiple myeloma has profoundly changed the way I view life. It ignited a fire within me to spend the rest of my days doing what I’m passionate about—advocating for health awareness and celebrating the art of hip-hop.
I remember asking God, “Which path should I choose? I can’t pursue both with the same passion.” But in His wisdom, He revealed that I could indeed do both. It’s a beautiful reminder of how divine inspiration can manifest in our lives, and I’m thrilled to see His vision come to life.
The Hip Hope Ball is not just an event; it’s a fellowship of resilience, community, and the power of music to uplift and inspire. We’re thrilled to announce a huge hip-hop icon legend, along with incredible local artists as our special guest! With our amazing VIP guests from Wilmington, supportive Pharma partners, and such talented performers, this is gonna be one for ages!
If you’re anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, you won’t want to miss this extraordinary fellowship. Join us and witness what empowering health literacy can look like—it’s going to be off the charts!
Tickets are still available here:
https://lnkd.in/e9jwJCWx
Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️
#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth
Pinch me! We are just three weeks away from our inaugural Hip Hope Ball, and I can hardly contain my excitement! 🎉
Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude. What started as a vision God shared with me has blossomed into something truly special. Living with multiple myeloma has profoundly changed the way I view life. It ignited a fire within me to spend the rest of my days doing what I’m passionate about—advocating for health awareness and celebrating the art of hip-hop.
I remember asking God, “Which path should I choose? I can’t pursue both with the same passion.” But in His wisdom, He revealed that I could indeed do both. It’s a beautiful reminder of how divine inspiration can manifest in our lives, and I’m thrilled to see His vision come to life.
The Hip Hope Ball is not just an event; it’s a fellowship of resilience, community, and the power of music to uplift and inspire. We’re thrilled to announce a huge hip-hop icon legend, along with incredible local artists as our special guest! With our amazing VIP guests from Wilmington, supportive Pharma partners, and such talented performers, this is gonna be one for ages!
If you’re anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, you won’t want to miss this extraordinary fellowship. Join us and witness what empowering health literacy can look like—it’s going to be off the charts!
Tickets are still available here:
https://lnkd.in/e9jwJCWx
Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️
#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth