OUR MISSION
We believe everyone deserves a culture that brings out the best in one another. When we connect, play, and rise together, we unlock a collective energy that transforms teams, communities, and hearts around us.
OUR TEAM
Mariam "Mo" Abdullah
FOUNDER | CEO | TRAINER
Mariam (Mo) Abdullah is the visionary Founder of Culture Energized, a company dedicated to transforming workplaces, schools, and organizations into thriving, high-performing communities. As a seasoned trainer, facilitator, coach, and entrepreneur, Mo has spent over 15 years building an interactive curriculum that infuses play-based learning, meaningful dialogue, and skill-building to teach core DEI competencies.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and an AmeriCorps alum, Mo has worked with more than 75 schools, nonprofits, and companies nationwide, training and coaching over 5,000 educators, executives, and young leaders. She has designed and led more than 100 interactive workshops, helping teams break down barriers, foster inclusivity, and build stronger connections.
Ebony Wilkinson
LEARNING DIRECTOR | TRAINER
Ebony (she/her) is a consultant, facilitator, and Director of Learning at Culture Energized. She is a New York City native with a passion for helping those around her. Outside of her work in the field of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, she is also active in the nonprofit sector and the field of philanthropy.
She enjoys giving back to her community by facilitating empowerment workshops for youth worldwide and volunteering at a variety of events. Ebony holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from Fordham University in New York, New York and a Bachelor of the Arts in Individualized Studies with a focus on Women’s Health from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Michaé Baisden
AsProject Manager at Culture Energized, Michaé brings a unique blend of broadcast savvy, digital media expertise, and operational insight translating big-picture visions into streamlined, scalable systems. With a background supporting national radio shows, leading digital content strategy, and managing virtual operations across time zones, she anchors creative teams so they can execute seamlessly..
Beyond the logistics and timelines, she’s passionate about storytelling, NeoSoul music, travel and holistic wellness. Her mission is to help creatives bring their visions to life by building systems that support both their ambition and their well-being.
PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGER
OUR WHY
"A highlight from this session was the inclusive atmosphere Mo provided to our group - I know this work can be daunting and hard and Mo made it very engaging and welcoming. I loved how she made us realize from the very beginning that we all have unconscious biases and that that is why we are here to learn and grow with one another." Thank you, Mo
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