Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Chair – WT Hope Development Inc. Global Empowerment & Venture Architect | Director of Economic Development | International Master Coach/Consulting | Chief Global Travel Officer | High Priest | Disabled Combat Veteran | Humanitarian Leader | Transformational Strategist.

(NsWt) PHARAOH AkhenAton ShyAAM is a globally respected leader whose work integrate disciplined military leadership, humanitarian service, economic development, and spiritually grounded empowerment. A disabled combat veteran and High Priest, he has dedicated his life to restoring dignity, stability, and long-term purpose for veterans, returning citizens, underserved families, and global communities across the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.

As Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Chair of WT Hope Development Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, AkhenAton provides visionary and operational leadership over initiatives centered on housing stability, holistic empowerment, and generational wealth creation. His leadership philosophy blends structure, accountability, cultural awareness, and mission-driven execution.

MILITARY & GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

AkhenAton served with honor as a combat veteran, developing deep expertise in logistics, global strategic operations, and leadership management. Throughout his career, he supported and led large-scale international operations involving more than 200,000 military personnel, government employees, and contractors worldwide. This experience shaped his disciplined approach to leadership, crisis management, and scalable systems design.

REAL ESTATE & STRATEGIC INVESTMENT LEADERSHIP

While still in military service, AkhenAton began building a multi-county, multi-state, and international real estate portfolio, establishing himself as a mission-driven real estate leader. Many of his U.S.-based properties were leased through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, supporting families in need of safe, stable housing. His real estate strategy emphasizes community stabilization, asset ownership, and long-term economic growth for underserved populations.

CORE LEADERSHIP PILLARS

WT Hope Development Inc. operates through three integrated pillars:

1. Housing & Faith-Based Community Development Providing stable, supportive housing pathways while fostering community restoration rooted in dignity, accountability, and faith-centered values.

2. Holistic Empowerment & Wellness Delivering trauma-informed coaching, leadership development, spiritual guidance, and immersion programs. This pillar includes the Global Herbal & Wellness Product Line, offering plant-based solutions inspired by ancestral knowledge to promote balance, resilience, and holistic well-being.

3. Generational Wealth Creation & Economic Development Empowering individuals and families through entrepreneurship education, financial literacy, real estate ownership pathways, nonprofit (501(c)(3)) formation, and proposal and grant development —creating sustainable economic mobility and legacy-building opportunities.

GLOBAL TRAVEL & CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

As Chief Global Travel Officer, AkhenAton curates transformational international travel experiences connecting participants to heritage, culture, leadership development, wellness immersion, and global economic opportunity. These journeys strengthen diaspora unity, expand global perspective, and foster meaningful personal and community growth.