President

Asia F. Bryant is a DC native and first-generation college graduate who has built her career as a strategist and program manager with over eight years of experience across government, consulting, real estate, and fashion. She has led complex initiatives at NASA, the FAA, and Boston Consulting Group, consistently proving her ability to design processes, manage teams, and deliver measurable outcomes. Her cross-industry work includes automating operations at NASA, supporting client strategy at BCG, launching aviation safety frameworks, independently flipping a home, and managing fashion manufacturing from design through fulfillment.

Living with a disability has sharpened her understanding of how systems, environments, and access shape outcomes. Asia’s commitment to social responsibility runs deep. She has raised funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, organized drives for shelters, and coordinated resources for protest initiatives. For her, this work is not only professional but also personal. She is determined to use her experience and perspective to expand opportunities, build lasting systems, and create pathways that allow families across DC to move forward together.

Vice President

After graduating H.S at the age of 13 and attending Howard University, Ty Hobson-Powell went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, History & Public Policy at age 15 from the University of Baltimore and his Master’s Degree in Human Services with a specialization in Health & Wellness at age 17 from Liberty University. Born and raised in DC, Ty is an internationally recognized social justice activist, motivational speaker and the author of “The Fire Right Now”.  In his career, Ty has served as Coordinator of Community Outreach, Student Engagement & Educational Equity at the University of the District of Columbia (2019-2020), Coordinator of Leadership Development & Civic Engagement for the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (2023), Assistant Director of Programs for Global Kids (2023-2024). In 2024, Ty served as the Manager of the Mail-In-Ballot Processing Division for DC Board of Elections, where he helped administer the District’s first non citizen election.

Despite all of the hats Ty has worn throughout the years, his most dedicated work is in being a father to his 4 year old daughter Giselle.

Secretary

Norbert Klusmann is the Chief Brand Officer and cofounder of The Pack World, a content and experience company founded and based in Washington, D.C. The Pack World is committed to informing, archiving and creating new media centered around the authentic D.C. native experience. In addition to his work with The Pack World, Mr. Klusmann is a multidisciplinary artist, featured in the Washington Post, as well as an avid community advocate. His future and current plans include living (and dying) for and within, Chocolate City.