Wazi Maret (he/they) is a coach, resource mobilizer, and artist with Southern and working class roots who supports individuals and communities in their capacity to transform, heal and expand into their power and embodied leadership. With nearly 15 years working in social movements, the nonprofit sector, and as a connector in philanthropy—Wazi uses a relational and community-centered approach to deepen connection, mobilize resources and strengthen movement ecosystems. They have played numerous roles to support social justice movements, from cultural organizing to fundraising, organizational development, facilitation and more.

Within their creative practice, Wazi is exploring how communities heal and build power through storytelling, music and film. They are currently the development director and a producer at Comfrey Films, a Film Training Program and Production House designed to launch Black trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI*) storytellers into independent filmmaking. In 2018, Wazi co-founded a music and creative production house, Tender Bois Club, where he continues his work in multimedia storytelling and social impact through music.