Our Team
Founder & Executive Director
Faatimah A
Faatimah A, Founder and CEO of the Women's Premier Basketball Association (WPBA), is transforming women’s basketball by building the nation’s leading development league, serving as a launchpad for athletes to advance their careers.
Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Mouzon
Social impact executive with 25 years in leadership, skilled in strategy, growth, operations, finance, and team building.Expertise in board governance, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and business operations.
Program Manager
Toni West
Toni West comes to the WPBA with over 15 years of collegiate coaching experience. Her coaching resume includes stints at CSU East Bay, Dominican University, Delta College, and Shepherd University.
Director of Legal Affairs
Mariah is an associate at Murphy Pearson’s San Francisco office, specializing in counseling sports and entertainment clients through high-profile and high-risk situations, including criminal and civil litigation and investigations.
ADVISORY BOARD OVERVIEW
The WPBA Advisory Board is a group of visionary leaders dedicated to advancing the mission of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association. Comprised of experts in various fields, including sports, business, and technology, the board provides strategic guidance to foster growth, expand opportunities, and enhance the impact of women’s basketball. Their support plays a critical role in shaping the future of the WPBA, empowering athletes, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Advisory Board
The Peters Group, South Carolina
Dr. Stephen Peters
Dr. Peters is considered one of the most sought after education speakers in the nation. He is the best-selling author of Do You Know Enough About Me To Teach Me? and Teaching to Capture and Inspire All Learners. Stephen's work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, as well as America America, which broadcasts to two million viewers in Portugal and Brazil.
Global Solutions Director, Google Cloud
Dr. Wade Holmes
Dr. Wade Holmes is a Senior Executive, technology-cybersecurity expert, and business strategist recognized for pioneering organizational adoption of innovations. He currently is a leader at Google and sits on the board of Cyversity.Wade is passionate about the ability of basketball to facilitate community and empower the next generation of athletes and leaders.
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Sr. Director Human Resources, Georgia State University
Travis H. Salley, MBA
Columbia, SC native Travis Salley turned his passion into purpose, competing in basketball against Rasheed Wallace and Cherokee Parks before playing football at the US Naval Academy and South Carolina. Now in Atlanta, he’s an entrepreneur (CaroLanta BBQ, Blazin Cajun Turkey Wings) and Senior HR Director at Georgia State, pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at Kennesaw State.
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