Team

FOUNDERS

Randy Cousin is the Senior Vice President, Global Business Unit Lead of Runway and Collaborations at Tommy Hilfiger. As the lead of People’s Place, Randy champion’s the brand’s mission to amplify the voice of the next generation of underrepresented Creatives and Thought Leaders. Having been with the brand for just over ten years, Randy has held various Merchandising/Creative roles in New York City and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Randy started his fashion career at Abercrombie and Fitch, as the lead Merchandiser for Accessories, before moving to Tommy Hilfiger.

Having a passion for increasing Representation for underrepresented creatives in the Fashion Industry, Randy recently co-founded the philanthropic organization Creatives Want Change. CWC is dedicated to the talent cultivation of Young underrepresented Creatives, linking them to Pre-College Training at some of the top Fashion Universities in the United States.

TEAM MEMBERS

Namasha Schelling is the Program Director at Creatives Want Change (CWC). She has over 15 years of professional experience in nonprofit communications, operations, and fundraising. As a mission-driven professional, and volunteer on several Boards and Committees, Namasha believes that a strong public education system is essential to the prosperity of our country and to the development of an informed and engaged democracy. Originally from Switzerland and Tanzania, she brings her global perspective to the table and embraces the concept of Ubuntu, an African proverb that states: “I am because we are: we are because I am.” It speaks to the interconnectedness and responsibility that we have for each other and a shared community that doesn’t leave anyone behind. For too long, underrepresented creatives have been left behind, CWC wants to change this by cultivating underrepresented talent beginning at the high-school level and continuing into early professional development.

Asanté Matlock is the Communications Coordinator at Creatives Want Change (CWC). He was the social media intern at CWC for over a year, working hard to earn a permanent position. He has over 8 years of communications experience, including creating content for businesses, designing websites, and directing short films. In 2016 he became a published photographer, with his photos being featured in educational books for deaf children.

After graduating from the University of Maryland in 2022, Asanté set out to use his unique skillset to help aid intercultural understanding through digital story-telling. “For too long underrepresented voices and underrepresented art are often utilized without due credit or acknowledgment. It is crucial to change the faces of leadership in the art industry to mirror its diverse creators and audience. We must ensure underrepresented artists receive rightful recognition, representation, and the appreciation they deserve.”