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Founder and President Shmuel (Samuel) Joseph Tamo was born in Little Rock, AR as a member of the diasporic Assyrian nation - an indigenous group originating over 5000 years ago in Mesopotamia. He double-majored to acquire his B.A. in International Studies - Diplomacy & Sociology with an Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor from the University of Central Arkansas and Shedler Honors College. At Arizona State University, Sam earned an MA Social Justice & Human Rights - NGO Management. 

Over the past seven years, Shmuel has taught 6th grade world history and coached middle and upper school cross country in Little Rock, AR. His personal life experiences as a stateless indigenous person and his travels to indigenous sites throughout the Americas highlight his passion for indigenous culture and preservation.