Our Story began as a journey of love, healing, and shared purpose — one that eventually grew into Odenkyem-Wade Limited (OWL), the company we co-founded to reflect our values and vision for equity, creativity, and community transformation. Over the eleven years together, our relationship has taught us adaptability, patience, and the power of partnership — lessons that continue to guide the way we lead and collaborate today.
Together, we draw on our decade plus combined experiences in community advocacy, education, design, and public health leadership. Chris-De-Vaun brings a sociological and creative perspective shaped by years in program coordination, design strategy, and trauma-informed mentorship. Marcus contributes his background in public health, systems change, and organizational leadership, informed by his work as a director at the Urban League and in health equity research.
Through OWL, we’ve built more than a business — we’ve created a platform that embodies our shared belief that justice, healing, and creativity are deeply interconnected. Our relationship prepared us to lead not just with strategy, but with empathy, and to model what it means to build something enduring — together.
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