Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu is a multifaceted leader at the intersection of education, nonprofit, and entertainment. As an adjunct professor at Concordia University Irvine and Bushnell University, she teaches intercultural leadership and leadership, diversity, and globalization. Dr. Akumbu is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and has developed two cultural integration models—Cultural Integration and Augmentation (CIA) and Transfer and Adoption of Universal Principles (TAUP)—through her doctoral research. These models are continuously validated through ongoing research and publications. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, she has significantly impacted marginalized communities in Cameroon and expanded her influence globally, including educational projects in the US and Kenya. She has overseen initiatives like Jespa’s Journey, Youth Activities, and STEM Centers.