Trevor Parham is an artist, entrepreneur, and investor.
He is the Founder & CEO of Oakstop; a Black owned and operated business that uses commercial real estate as a platform for community empowerment by providing workspace, meeting/event space, and creative space for entrepreneurs and communities of color.
As part of his work with Oakstop, Trevor co-founded the Oakland Black Business Fund, a platform focused on empowering black businesses with capital, technical assistance, and growth strategy.
Trevor was named Executive of the Year (2020) by the San Francisco Business Times for his work with Oakstop and Oakland Black Business Fund, particularly for his commitment to serving and uplifting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oakstop also received the Small Business of the Year Award (2020) from State Assembly member Rob Bonta for its consistent track record for serving community and local nonprofits with affordable culturally competent space.
Specialties: Art, Real Estate, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Digital Media Instruction, Video Editing, Graphic Design, and Motion Graphics.