Meet The Team
Maurice Valentino
(Admin)
A teacher, entrepreneur, and adventurer even outside the Pokémon world, Maurice Valentino is one of the 5 original Founders of Tajiri that runs and organizes the Gym League, The Champions’ League, The Elite Four, the Tajiri Competitive Trainer Newsletter and much more to have Tajiri become the next powerhouse of Competitive Black Players in the Pokémon World.
Kendall Ford
(Admin)
The First Founder of the Tajiri Region and the certified Ice King, Kendall is a military veteran who uses his no-nonsense persona and leadership knowledge to manage daily Tajiri chat forums, daily community conversations, and the video game adaptation of the Pokémon anime’s Ranking Cup. Kendall’s ideas and designs of his Ranking Cup have been inspired, adapted into, and even used without credit in other All Black Pokémon regions due to its brilliant logistical design.
Rich Mac
(Admin)
One of the Founding Members of Tajiri and the certified Fire Lord, Rich’s sagacious business and professional mind has helped galvanize Tajiri’s streamlined day-to-day operations. He assists in Special Programs of Tajiri, especially those dealing with financial manners.
Chris Shade
(Admin)
Shade is the Technology Manager of the League and Head of Marketing. An experienced battler handling the Psychic Gym and Special Future Paradox Gym, Shade works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all of Tajiri’s communication channels and platforms function beautifully and structurally like art from the Gym League, Tajiri Region Discord, and much more. His Teacher and Lawyer background make him a clever wordsmith and friend of the people.
DeAndre Winbush
(Admin)
A Founder of the League, DeAndre is a seasoned Fighting and Electric Gym Leader, managing daily dialogues and community standards in the competitive and casual chats to make Tajiri a better place.
Amethyst Van Dyke
(Moderator)
The First Lady of Tajiri, Amethyst’s passion, style, and dazzling femininity has added personality to Tajiri’s flagship programs and daily community dialogue. She has become the go-to host for Tajiri’s biggest tournaments, promotes the Streamers of Tajiri and coordinates tournaments herself, all while being a Gym Leader for multiple seasons. God Save the Queen!
Anthony Herbert
(Moderator)
A frequent tournament winner of Tajiri, Anthony’s assistance with tournament management and creating competitive builds for Tajiri members speak to his Masters 8 alumni status and frequent Gym Leader positions in every Tajiri season thus far.