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Khalilah Olokunola

VP of Human Resources
TRU Colors Brewing

KO is VP of Human Resources for TRU Colors Brewing, where she is the force behind defining a company culture that drives both personal and professional growth.

Khalilah Olokunola “KO” was born and raised in Brooklyn NY.  She he spent much of her teens active on the streets of Brooklyn and Troy NY with what many view as the cities’ most notorious street gangs—Bloods, Crips and Folks.  She eventually faced the consequences of her activities and lost her name for 4-years to a Department of Corrections number.

Throughout it all, KO remained adamant about the importance of education in her life, and spent nights imagining the American dream she saw on TV.  It didn't include a picket fence, but instead her dream was an opportunity to impact the lives of others.

Today KO is VP of Human Resources for TRU Colors Brewing, where she is the force behind defining a company culture that drives both personal and professional growth. She is also responsible for training & development | hiring & firing . In her “free time”, KO is also an accomplished author, speaker and personal core coach to women intra & entrepreneurs.

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The Importance of Belonging in a Functional Future

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Learning from Case Studies: TRU Colors Brewing

The main-stage program of day two focused on learning from outstanding case studies of companies doing cutting-edge work around racial justice and equity. TRU Colors Brewing is a North Carolina-based brewery staffed by active and former gang members.... View More

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Unlikely Collaboration for the Win: Building Bridges and Healing Communities through Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

TRU Colors Brewery is a North Carolina-based brewery staffed by active gang members. The company operates a for-profit business with the social mission of reducing violence and bringing together rival gangs. This must-watch discussion session explain... View More

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