Umar Issa is a culture marketing leader with over a decade of experience building community across the sports, fashion, music, creative, and tech spaces. As Head of Inclusive & Cultural Partnerships at Yahoo, he leads efforts to cultivate brand relevance and visibility with new audiences. Umar approaches his work through an inclusive lens — combining his DEI expertise and cultural insights with a global network of tastemakers to elevate brand affinity. Since 2017, Umar has hosted Culture Study, a podcast spotlighting diverse movers and shakers. He recently served on the board of The Lobiko Initiative, which advances the holistic development of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.