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
When you get to team up with talented artist who get it… It makes being creative easy!
VBS - Love watching you guys put in that work!!! @mge_mizzy you bodied this one🔥 We Coming!
#yallnotready #healthhopehiphop #hiphopeballwilmingtonde
When you get to team up with talented artist who get it… It makes being creative easy!
VBS - Love watching you guys put in that work!!! @mge_mizzy you bodied this one🔥 We Coming!
#yallnotready #healthhopehiphop #hiphopeballwilmingtonde
When two DE hip-hop legends chop it up and decide it’s time to build! Outcome 🔥
Get ready world!
#delawarehiphop #gamechangers #yallaintready #godovercancer
When two DE hip-hop legends chop it up and decide it’s time to build! Outcome 🔥
Get ready world!
#delawarehiphop #gamechangers #yallaintready #godovercancer
If you`re coming to the Ball and are wondering what the dress code is... THIS is what Hip-hop Fabulous Attire looks like. Ladies stay tune, you up next!
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#hiphopeball #hiphopballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
If you`re coming to the Ball and are wondering what the dress code is... THIS is what Hip-hop Fabulous Attire looks like. Ladies stay tune, you up next!
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#hiphopeball #hiphopballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
This ain’t your average fundraiser!
We’re tapping into the power of hip-hop music and culture to uplift Black and Brown communities, and ensure they get the quality healthcare they deserve.
Don`t miss the fun.
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#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
This ain’t your average fundraiser!
We’re tapping into the power of hip-hop music and culture to uplift Black and Brown communities, and ensure they get the quality healthcare they deserve.
Don`t miss the fun.
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#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Health disparities are taking the lives of Black Americans at disproportionate rates. It`s time we step up and turn those numbers around for ourselves. 👊🏾
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is hosting its first health advocacy parties in Wilmington, DE with a goal of empowering Delawarians to seek and receive the healthcare they need and deserve.
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#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Health disparities are taking the lives of Black Americans at disproportionate rates. It`s time we step up and turn those numbers around for ourselves. 👊🏾
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is hosting its first health advocacy parties in Wilmington, DE with a goal of empowering Delawarians to seek and receive the healthcare they need and deserve.
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#hiphopeball #hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Wilmington, Delaware.... 2025 is your year.
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is coming your way to do some serious partying.
First up, the HIP HOPE BALL -- a celebration to ignite change.
Friday, February 28th from 6pm to Midnight at The Queen!
It`s gonna be off the charts... 58 days and counting.
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#hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
Wilmington, Delaware.... 2025 is your year.
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is coming your way to do some serious partying.
First up, the HIP HOPE BALL -- a celebration to ignite change.
Friday, February 28th from 6pm to Midnight at The Queen!
It`s gonna be off the charts... 58 days and counting.
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#hiphopeballwilmington #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
HOPE!!
Hope was the matador that helped me dodge all the bull that was charging my way. We are nothing without hope: I hope I get that promotion; I hope my children turn out okay; I hope they find a cure. Every day I HOPE I can make a difference in this world by sharing my experiences and shining a light on healthcare disparities.
I HOPE you have a very happy, healthy 2025!
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#multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
HOPE!!
Hope was the matador that helped me dodge all the bull that was charging my way. We are nothing without hope: I hope I get that promotion; I hope my children turn out okay; I hope they find a cure. Every day I HOPE I can make a difference in this world by sharing my experiences and shining a light on healthcare disparities.
I HOPE you have a very happy, healthy 2025!
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#multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy
We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas🎄
Time to learn about new drugs and therapies for Multiple Myeloma! While waiting to head into the presentation, the myeloma voices squad showed up
#mmsm @IMFmyeloma #IMFASH24
Time to learn about new drugs and therapies for Multiple Myeloma! While waiting to head into the presentation, the myeloma voices squad showed up
#mmsm @IMFmyeloma #IMFASH24
Here is that Big Announcement
Very, very proud and honored to be the lead author of this abstract poster “A Patient Perspective on Actionable Steps to Addressing Disparities in Healthcare Among US Patients With Multiple Myeloma “ It was special to have a scientific publication accepted at #ASH24 in #sandiego. I had the chance to share this oral presentation to the world of hematology.
Special shout out to @JackMAiello who was one of the other authors who contributed to this powerful poster…SIP my guy!
#mmsm #IMFASH24 @pfizerinc
Here is that Big Announcement
Very, very proud and honored to be the lead author of this abstract poster “A Patient Perspective on Actionable Steps to Addressing Disparities in Healthcare Among US Patients With Multiple Myeloma “ It was special to have a scientific publication accepted at #ASH24 in #sandiego. I had the chance to share this oral presentation to the world of hematology.
Special shout out to @JackMAiello who was one of the other authors who contributed to this powerful poster…SIP my guy!
#mmsm #IMFASH24 @pfizerinc
This is an important medical announcement!!!
It’s great to be in #sandiego at #ASH24 with my #imfmyeloma faMMily!
#mmsm #IMFASH24 #healthhopehiphop
This is an important medical announcement!!!
It’s great to be in #sandiego at #ASH24 with my #imfmyeloma faMMily!
#mmsm #IMFASH24 #healthhopehiphop
Happy 🦃 day from us to you!
May your day be filled with health, happiness & hope and of course the golden era hip-hop!
Happy 🦃 day from us to you!
May your day be filled with health, happiness & hope and of course the golden era hip-hop!