A testament to the power of resilience and cultural heritage, Diane Mbombo-Tite's journey from asylum seeker to successful entrepreneur embodies our foundation's mission. Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, she arrived in Albany, NY in 2015 with nothing but determination and multilingual abilities that would become her pathway to success.

Diane's experience as founder of Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC, which now serves clients nationwide with interpreters speaking 150 languages, brings invaluable insight to our foundation's mission. Her personal understanding of immigrant challenges and professional expertise in language services guides our strategic direction and program development.

Notable Achievements:

• Founded and leads nationwide language services company

• Achieved NYS-MWBE certification

• Built network of interpreters across 150 languages

• U.S. Citizenship achievement (2023)

Diane Mbombo Tite's husband, Michael brings crucial technological expertise to our foundation, ensuring we build robust systems to support our mission. His background in IT infrastructure, workflow automation, and system administration helps guide our technological strategy and operational efficiency.

His diverse experience, including healthcare work as a nurses' aide provides valuable perspective on community service and operational needs. Currently serving as IT Director at AKULA Interpreting and Translation LLC, Michael's creative problem-solving approach and technical expertise are essential as we develop our service delivery platforms.

A distinguished legal professional, Ida Rose brings crucial governance and compliance expertise to our foundation. As COO and Founder of Holon Law Partners, LLP, her legal acumen ensures our programs are built on solid regulatory ground.

Her commitment to community service, demonstrated through pro bono work and volunteer activities, aligns perfectly with our foundation's mission. Ida Rose's experience in multiple practice areas and dedication to accessible legal services strengthens our ability to serve diverse community needs.

Professional Highlights:

• Experienced in multiple legal practice areas

• New York State Bar Association member

• Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Life Fellow

• Board service for community organizations