Behind every bold mission is a team of thoughtful leaders. Our board members are champions of growth, integrity, and long-term impact.

With diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to empowering our next generation of leaders, they more are than advisors, they are passionate advocates who believe deeply in the potential of our youth. Their guidance helps shape our path forward—ensuring we lead with purpose, stay rooted in our values, and create lasting change that reaches far beyond the court.


Coach Gumbs
Founder, CEO & Executive

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Peter Karlen
President, Executive

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Victor Wang
Vice President, Executive

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Walter Haas
Secretary, Executive

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Michelle Kletter
Treasurer, Executive

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George Gund IV
Board Leader

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Keaton Carano
Board Leader

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David Glickman
Board Leader

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Paul Burke
Board Leader

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Tala Banatao
Board Leader

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Jacques Lehot
Board Leader

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Our Team LEADERS schedule is set, and we’re ready to compete the EMA way – with hustle, heart, and a culture that’s setting a new standard!

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#TipTuesday 🏀✨

Hold that follow-through! It’s simple, but it’s one of the most important fundamentals to your shot. Just ask Coach Andrew.

At EMA, we don’t skip the details, because the little things are what builds great players ⚡️

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#GameDay Let’s get it! ⚡️ ...

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Our Team LEADERS schedule is set, and we’re ready to compete the EMA way – with hustle, heart, and a culture that’s setting a new standard!

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#TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent
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#TipTuesday 🏀✨

Hold that follow-through! It’s simple, but it’s one of the most important fundamentals to your shot. Just ask Coach Andrew.

At EMA, we don’t skip the details, because the little things are what builds great players ⚡️

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#MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst
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This is what mentorship looks like. This is what empowering athletes looks like. This is what investing in the next generation looks like.

A touch speaks louder than words.

#MentorMonday #MoreThanBasketball #ema
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Every loose ball is a chance to show who wants it more. At EMA hustle isn’t optional — it’s our standard 🏀


#BuiltDifferent #MoreThanBasketball #EMA
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Another honest conversation with our players; teaching them that leadership starts with accountability and holding ourselves to a higher standard, no matter how hard the truth may be.

This is what we’re all about at Empower ME Academy.
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We LOVE defense. Always have, always will.

Ask first generation student-leader and EMA coach, @lovely._tatiiiiii — She’ll lock you up 🔒

Tag someone you think can score on her.
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#GameDay Let’s get it! ⚡️ ...

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Our Team LEADERS schedule is set, and we’re ready to compete the EMA way – with hustle, heart, and a culture that’s setting a new standard!

——
#TeamLEADERS #BuiltDifferent
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#TipTuesday 🏀✨

Hold that follow-through! It’s simple, but it’s one of the most important fundamentals to your shot. Just ask Coach Andrew.

At EMA, we don’t skip the details, because the little things are what builds great players ⚡️

––
#MoreThanBasketball #FundamentalsFirst
...

49 3

This is what mentorship looks like. This is what empowering athletes looks like. This is what investing in the next generation looks like.

A touch speaks louder than words.

#MentorMonday #MoreThanBasketball #ema
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88 3

Every loose ball is a chance to show who wants it more. At EMA hustle isn’t optional — it’s our standard 🏀


#BuiltDifferent #MoreThanBasketball #EMA
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Another honest conversation with our players; teaching them that leadership starts with accountability and holding ourselves to a higher standard, no matter how hard the truth may be.

This is what we’re all about at Empower ME Academy.
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117 19

We LOVE defense. Always have, always will.

Ask first generation student-leader and EMA coach, @lovely._tatiiiiii — She’ll lock you up 🔒

Tag someone you think can score on her.
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Sports don’t just build athletes, they shape our next generation of leaders.


#EMA #MoreThanBasketball #liveEmpowered
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Big shoutout all those who celebrate their birthday this month 🥳

Celebrate with us!! Hit that like button or tag that special birthday someone in the comments below.
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