AmunDayo Edwards is a visionary leader and advocate for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly within TGI communities. As the Founder and CEO of the Integrated Praise Community Foundation (IPCF), he spearheads efforts to advance healing, equity, and inclusion, drawing on over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. His work is grounded in social justice, spiritual well-being, and the pursuit of systemic change.

As an African American transgender man, AmunDayo offers a unique perspective that informs his leadership. He is also the Founder and Senior Pastor of Integrated Praise Spiritual Center (IPSC), an LGBTQIA+-affirming spiritual community. As the first transgender male NeterOrisha Priest with the Kindred of ShiEndra, AmunDayo champions the transformative power of indigenous practices in fostering wellness and resilience.

AmunDayo’s professional journey includes serving as a Human Services Supervisor for Sacramento County and as a Community Outreach Representative for the County’s LGBTQ Caucus. He has also been the Coordinator for TransSaints Ministry with the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, where he worked to foster TGI inclusion, raise awareness, and educate others on the challenges and concerns facing TGI communities, cultivating greater understanding and appreciation of TGI people.

AmunDayo holds a Master of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion, underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning. His work has been featured in prominent publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, and showcased in photojournalistic displays, amplifying the reach of IPCF’s mission.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, AmunDayo remains deeply committed to building an inclusive and equitable future for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ communities. His dedication to advocacy, empowerment, and systemic change reflects his dedication to becoming a transformative force within the movement for social justice and equity.