Jamila Sams, Ed.M. is an educator with over 25 years of experience in educational leadership. As the founder of Go to Ms. Sams Inc., Jamila works tirelessly to provide services to educators, nonprofit professionals, and members of the business community related to: School Culture; Youth Program Development; and Strategic Partnership Development. Jamila has been a featured speaker for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Center for the Promotion of Social Emotional Learning National Conference. Jamila’s TEDX entitled: “Why Are You” has been viewed over 1000 times to date. In 2020, Jamila founded We Do it for the Culture™ a culturally responsive SEL curriculum rooted in Hip Hop culture. She is a self-proclaimed "Hip-Hop Head" and a graduate of Lincoln University, PA. She obtained her Master’s degree in Educational Administration & Supervision from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and serves on the executive board of Words Beats & Life in Washington, D.C.