SHAPE UP WITH SHAUMBA
ShapeUp with Shaumba, Inc. was founded in 2011 with a profound mission: to heal communities. This organization is committed to providing healing, positive energy, love, and care and creating a culture of self-care, resilience, and community support, by utilizing various mediums such as dance, fitness, nutrition, spoken word, and writing.
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Since its inception, ShapeUp with Shaumba has positively impacted countless lives, instilling a sense of empowerment and fostering healing within communities. The organization continues to make a lasting difference in the pursuit of wellness for all.
Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga
Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga is a notable community figure and the Founder and CEO of ShapeUp with Shaumba.
As the proud daughter of Congolese immigrants, Rev Dr. Dibinga Wa Said and Dr. Ngolela Dibinga., Shaumba always aspired to contribute to and heal her community through health and wellness.
Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga actively participates in various educational and philanthropic endeavors. She serves as a trustee at the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, Boston Arts Academy, and the SummerStars Foundation. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as a member of the Barr Fellows Class of 2011 and the Barr Foundation Fellows Alumni Advisory Board. Shaumba-Yandje is also a co-lead for the Linde Family Foundation DEAI learning group, demonstrating her commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Shaumba-Yandje has received numerous awards. These accolades include the Catalyst Award, The Philanthropic Initiative's Boston Fellows Award, the Portraits of Courage Upstander's Award, the Berklee College of Music Urban Service Award, the Community Catalyst Award, the Next Steps Award, the Brother Thomas Fellowship, the NAACP Boston Image Award, the Roxbury Rocks Award, the Malcolm X Award, and the Melnea Cass Service Award.
Furthermore, Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga has lent her hosting skills to various organizations and events, such as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Psi Iota Omega Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta, Boston Sickle Cell Association, Women's Business Leaders Conference, Under Armour, Bikram Yoga Works, Team Cancer Free, The Boston Red Sox, Edvestors, Boston Public School, Boston Rhythm Riders, and more. Her commitment to community engagement and support is commendable.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga cherishes her role as a mother of two. Additionally, she has authored the children's poetry book titled "Pride in My Stride," further showcasing her creative talents and dedication to empowering young minds.
