K-Rahn Vallatine is the Founder of Live Above the Hype, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community healing, trauma-informed leadership development, and systems change. He is a nationally recognized speaker, facilitator, and author whose work centers on helping individuals and communities transform lived experience into purpose, resilience, and leadership.

With deep roots in community-based work, K-Rahn has trained educators, violence prevention professionals, reentry leaders, and youth-serving organizations across California. His approach blends psychology, emotional intelligence, cultural relevance, and spirituality to address trauma at both the individual and systems level.

Through initiatives like The Institute and the L.I.G.H.T. Model, K-Rahn equips communities with practical tools to break cycles of harm, build sustainable leadership, and foster long-term healing. His work is grounded in proximity, partnership, and the belief that healing is both personal and collective.