Leadership

The People Behind the Pace

Four founders. One mission. Showing up for Houston, one run at a time.

Meet the Founders

In February 2025, four friends turned their Wednesday morning runs into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Today, they lead SoleTies as its founding officers.

Robel Yemane

Robel Yemane

President & Co-Founder

Ogechukwu Madu

Ogechukwu Madu

Vice President & Co-Founder

Jazzlin Hamilton

Jazzlin Hamilton

Secretary & Co-Founder

Kiante Northington

Kiante Northington

Treasurer & Co-Founder


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SoleTies runs on volunteer power. From route leads to event setup to social media to grant writing — if you have skills and time, we have a place for you.

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