168. Yves Batoba | Author, Speaker, Player Development & Marketing Consultant

Yves Batoba is the author of ‘Immigrant American: Living an American Life with African Perspectives.’ In the book, he highlights his journey of being born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, escaping the war-torn country, living as refugees, then eventually moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex of Texas.

His diverse and reputable background includes 15+ years in the sports industry with stops at the Miami Dolphins, Notre Dame, NCAA, and Oklahoma State University. At each of these stops, Yves was an advocate for athletes finding their voice and helping them reach their full potential in and out of the game.

He graduated from Oklahoma State University where he played Defensive Back for the university's football team and majored in Business Administration, Sports Management & Marketing. While on campus, Yves was president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Chair of Big 12 SAAC.

Connect with Yves at https://www.yvesbatoba.com/ and on all social media platforms @ybatoba

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