About ZupaLove

Creativity, opportunity and community belong together.

ZupaLove International is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, protecting creators and strengthening communities through arts, entertainment, education and responsible artificial intelligence.

At the intersection of human creativity and technological advancement, we work to expand access to creative opportunities, prepare future generations for emerging industries, preserve cultural expression and advocate for the rights of artists in an evolving digital world.

Our Mission

ZupaLove International’s mission is to empower youth, artists, creators and communities by bridging arts, entertainment, education and emerging technology. Through mentorship, accessible learning, creative development, cultural experiences and partnerships, we seek to remove barriers to participation and equip people with the skills, resources and platforms to realize their creative potential.

As artificial intelligence transforms entertainment, we champion its responsible use as a tool that expands human imagination while respecting consent, artistic identity, intellectual property and fair recognition of creative contributions. We work toward a future in which innovation generates opportunity rather than exclusion.

Our Vision

We envision a globally connected movement where every young person can discover a creative voice, every creator can learn and thrive with dignity, and every community can share in the cultural and economic possibilities of a changing entertainment landscape.

We aspire to help shape an inclusive future where AI amplifies—not erases—human expression; where cultural heritage is preserved; and where education, collaboration and creative opportunity connect generations and communities.

Our Guiding Belief

“Technology should expand human potential, not replace human creativity. Opportunity to shape the future should belong to everyone.”

Our Core Commitments

The values behind our work.

Human Creativity First

Center human imagination, lived experience and artistic judgment in every program.

Creator Rights and Dignity

Teach informed consent, ownership, licensing, fair compensation and responsible use of voice and likeness.

Youth Opportunity

Build pathways from discovery and mentorship to practical creative skills and career exploration.

Community Belonging

Use music, storytelling, performance and cultural exchange to connect people across generations.

Accessible Innovation

Make AI literacy and creative technology education available beyond traditional industry gatekeepers.

Cultural Preservation

Celebrate original stories, local heritage and diverse creative traditions.

Responsible AI & Creator Protection

ZupaLove’s strategic foundation describes proposed human-centered AI learning priorities: consent before simulating a person’s voice, likeness or creative identity; transparent disclosure of meaningful AI assistance; respect for copyright, licenses, privacy and agreements; education about ownership, attribution and compensation; age-appropriate safeguards; and ongoing attention to bias, security and accessibility.

These are educational priorities, not a guarantee that every legal or technical risk can be eliminated. A formal organizational policy is subject to review and approval.

Read our responsible AI principles →

Leadership & Governance

Leadership rooted in creativity, opportunity and community.

Roycel “Rawcel” Cooks

Board of Directors

Roycel is a singer, songwriter, producer and ZupaNova co-founder. His music-industry experience and cross-cultural collaborations support ZupaLove’s commitment to youth mentorship, creative opportunity and protecting human expression.

Kathy Stamps

Board of Directors

Kathy brings more than 22 years of entrepreneurial experience across restaurant, retail and service franchises, supported by a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Her strengths in financial management and sustainable growth advance ZupaLove’s goals of youth empowerment, creative entrepreneurship, community opportunity and responsible innovation that respects creators.

The source document identifies three additional board seats without names or biographies. Those profiles are omitted pending confirmation; the complete current roster and publication approval should be verified before launch.