A'Ja Beckham

A'ja Beckham is a multifaceted media professional with extensive experience across various platforms. As the Founder of Boleh Surf, A'ja is dedicated to launching a social good project in Bali aimed at increasing accessibility to water sports for local communities. A'ja has also established Ebony Pep Talk, serving as Executive Producer, where a digital mentorship scheme supports African descendant journalists through insightful engagements with esteemed figures in the field. Notable roles include being a Presenter at WPFW-FM, where A'ja co-hosts a flagship program, and Freelance Foreign News Producer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. A'ja has a rich broadcasting tenure with BBC News, WAMU 88.5, and other organizations, consistently impacting stories related to social justice and community empowerment. Educational accomplishments include degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Perspectives Leadership Academy, Khon Kaen University, and Universitas Negeri Malang.