JJ Omelagah
Program Director, Access Doula, and Healing Artist
Founder, Sounds of Kayode
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JJ Omelagah (they/them) is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Program Director and Access Doula at Embraced Body, a prominent Disability Justice organization. With nearly two decades of experience in human services, healthcare, and accessibility coordination, JJ brings a wealth of expertise in accessibility services, project management, conflict resolution, case management, and volunteer coordination. They hold a Project Management certification from the University of Arizona and have studied at Howard University and City College of San Francisco, demonstrating a deep commitment to education and professional growth.
As Program Director, JJ’s responsibilities are extensive and multifaceted. They efficiently manage administrative duties, provide crucial access support, implement policies and procedures, oversee personnel decisions, and contribute to the organization’s social media presence. JJ also serves as a client liaison, collaborates with colleagues, and reports directly to the founder, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations. Importantly, JJ embodies a Disability Justice and accessibility framework, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity, equity, and empowerment.
Beyond their professional work, JJ is a passionate transgender sound artist. Their vocal journey began in church, where they have been a featured soloist for many years. They have performed at The National Day of Forgiveness, San Francisco Women Against Rape, SF Pride, and the National Queer Arts Festival, among others. As a trained Circle Sing Facilitator in the style of Bobby McFerrin, JJ helps individuals connect with the power of their voice, fostering community, upliftment, and healing through sound.
In addition to their artistic pursuits, JJ is a Reiki practitioner, Orisha priest, and a committed advocate for Disability Justice, accessibility, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Their diverse skill set includes expertise in customer service, mutual aid services, nonprofit organizations, accessibility services, case management, and volunteer management.
Outside of their professional and artistic endeavors, JJ enjoys quality time with family, traveling, swimming, and relaxing in nature. Their commitment to advocacy, healing arts, accessibility, and collective liberation makes them a well-rounded and inspiring individual dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
Artist’s Statement
In the realm of harmonious vibrations, I find my sanctuary—an artist weaving threads of prayer, freedom, purpose, and healing energy into a tapestry of sound. Collaboration is my muse, as I navigate the intricate dance of artistic expression alongside fellow creators.
My sonic journey is a deliberate exploration into the realms of healing, movement, transformation, care, thoughtfulness, prayer, and playfulness. These intentions are the brushstrokes that bring thoughts and feelings to life, infusing spaces with alchemy and collectively uplifting energies. The result is not merely music but an invitation into a communal sanctuary—a space for collective healing and community building.
Communal singing is my compass, and our journey often begins with a grounding drone that evolves into a prayer or story. The process unfolds through vocal work, percussion, and spontaneous improvisation. At times, I incorporate a loop station, a magical tool that intertwines sounds, creating special effects, isolated segments, and percussive support.
As an artist, my mission is to create vibrant frequencies resonating with collective care, healing, and transformation. Each note, each beat, contributes to the co-creation of a sonic environment where energies converge, intertwine, and uplift.
My inspiration is drawn from the profound impact of fellow creative souls who stir my spirit and reshape my perceptions. I am captivated by artists who provoke a visceral need within me to create music in response. Those whose art becomes a pilgrimage, drawing me back time and again, are the kindred spirits I desire. It is the resilience of artists, their unwavering resistance, that fuels my own creative fire, reminding me of the boundless possibilities that emerge in the face of artistic expression.
In the alchemy of sound, I find purpose—a purpose to create, to share, and to contribute to the collective symphony of existence. Through these vibrations, I hope to ignite a spark within others, fostering a shared journey of discovery, healing, and joy.





