Building a Future Where

Economic Freedom and Opportunity Thrive

The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) is a platform for action, advocacy, and leadership development committed to advancing economic freedom and justice for Black communities worldwide. We bring together changemakers from business, government, philanthropy, and grassroots movements to transform systems, create opportunity, and secure lasting change.

Through bold summits, a global academy, data-driven policy work, and media-driven culture shifts, GBEF is shaping a world where fairness and prosperity are possible for every generation.

Building a Future Where Economic Freedom and Opportunity Thrive

The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) is a platform for action, advocacy, and leadership development committed to advancing economic freedom and justice for Black communities worldwide. We bring together changemakers from business, government, philanthropy, and grassroots movements to transform systems, create opportunity, and secure lasting change.

Through bold summits, a global academy, data-driven policy work, and media-driven culture shifts, GBEF is shaping a world where fairness and prosperity are possible for every generation.

Our Vision

We envision a world where freedom is the foundation of progress—freedom to work, to thrive, to lead, and to live authentically. By combining innovation, collaboration, and global leadership, GBEF builds pathways for a healthier, wealthier, and more just future.

Our Focus

At GBEF, our focus is on advancing freedom as the foundation for progress. We channel our work into four core areas that shape how people live, work, and thrive:

The Future of Work | The Future of Wealth

The Future of Health | The Future of Democracy

Our Approach

GBEF combines data-driven advocacy, leadership training, and community-centered convenings to address systemic inequities at every level. We partner with institutions, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and grassroots leaders to dismantle barriers and reimagine systems that benefits us all.

Our Impact

From global summits to regional initiatives, GBEF has become a trusted resource and catalyst for change. Our Academy equips leaders with tools to drive transformation, while our Policy Foundation informs and shapes fair governance worldwide. Together, we’re building a future where all communities have the freedom to succeed.

Our Vision

We envision a world where freedom is the foundation of progress—freedom to work, to thrive, to lead, and to live authentically. By combining innovation, collaboration, and global leadership, GBEF builds pathways for a healthier, wealthier, and more just future.

Our Focus

At GBEF, our focus is on advancing freedom as the foundation for progress. We channel our work into four core areas that shape how people live, work, and thrive:

The Future of Work | The Future of Wealth

The Future of Health | The Future of Democracy

Our Approach

GBEF combines data-driven advocacy, leadership training, and community-centered convenings to address systemic inequities at every level. We partner with institutions, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and grassroots leaders to dismantle barriers and reimagine systems for equity and justice.

Our Impact

From global summits to regional initiatives, GBEF has become a trusted resource and catalyst for change. Our Academy equips leaders with tools to drive transformation, while our Policy Foundation informs and shapes fair governance worldwide. Together, we’re building a future where all communities have the freedom to succeed.

Leadership

ALPHONSO DAVID

Social and economic justice advocate and lawyer Alphonso David serves as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. He brings more than two decades of experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors working to advance the rights of marginalized communities through policy, legislation, litigation and advocacy.

President + CEO

Global Black Economic Forum

RICHELIEU DENNIS

Global entrepreneur, investor and social commerce innovator Richelieu Dennis is the Founder of the Global Black Economic Forum. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation that traces back to his family’s roots in Liberia, West Africa and is sustained by a mission to serve underserved communities by advancing the philosophy of economic inclusion as a human right.

Founder + Chairman

Global Black Economic Forum

AALIYAH HAQQ

Aaliyah Haqq, Chief Operating Officer of The Academy for Advancing Excellence, brings over two decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and strategic transformation. She is the architect of the TRANSFORM Coaching Model, a framework that supports behavioral change and accountability while aligning organizational goals with purpose and value creation. Aaliyah has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits to design strategies that are impactful and can be sustained over time.

Chief Operating Officer

The Academy for Advancing Excellence

DIANNE PEREZ

Dianne Perez is a seasoned operations and executive support professional with over a decade of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Her strengths include program and operations management, executive coordination, event planning, and community engagement. As a trusted advisor and right hand to the President & Chief Operating Officer executives, she provides invaluable insight and support around strategic partnerships, strategic communications, program development and business development.

Chief of Staff

Global Black Economic Forum

RANDI JONES

Randi Jones is an intellectual property designer and graphic artist who specializes in translating complex strategies into accessible and compelling visuals. She brings expertise in brand identity, design thinking, and knowledge management, ensuring that deliverables are not only functional but also visually impactful. Randi’s designs help organizations communicate their vision with clarity and resonance.

Program Administrator

The Academy for Advancing Excellence

Sofia Young

Head of Marketing

Emma Johnson

Project Manager

Ava Thompson

Operations Coordinator

Liam Carter

Creative Director

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Leadership

ALPHONSO DAVID

Social and economic justice advocate and lawyer Alphonso David serves as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. He brings more than two decades of experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors working to advance the rights of marginalized communities through policy, legislation, litigation and advocacy.

President + CEO

Global Black Economic Forum

RICHELIEU DENNIS

Global entrepreneur, investor and social commerce innovator Richelieu Dennis is the Founder of the Global Black Economic Forum. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation that traces back to his family’s roots in Liberia, West Africa and is sustained by a mission to serve underserved communities by advancing the philosophy of economic inclusion as a human right.

Founder + Chairman

Global Black Economic Forum

AALIYAH HAQQ

Aaliyah Haqq, Chief Operating Officer of The Academy for Advancing Excellence, brings over two decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and strategic transformation. She is the architect of the TRANSFORM Coaching Model, a framework that supports behavioral change and accountability while aligning organizational goals with purpose and value creation. Aaliyah has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and national nonprofits to design strategies that are impactful and can be sustained over time.

Chief Operating Officer

The Academy for Advancing Excellence

DIANNE PEREZ

Dianne Perez is a seasoned operations and executive support professional with over a decade of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Her strengths include program and operations management, executive coordination, event planning, and community engagement. As a trusted advisor and right hand to the President & Chief Operating Officer executives, she provides invaluable insight and support around strategic partnerships, strategic communications, program development and business development.

Chief of Staff

Global Black Economic Forum

RANDI JONES

Randi Jones is an intellectual property designer and graphic artist who specializes in translating complex strategies into accessible and compelling visuals. She brings expertise in brand identity, design thinking, and knowledge management, ensuring that deliverables are not only functional but also visually impactful. Randi’s designs help organizations communicate their vision with clarity and resonance.