Meet the Fellows

I'm Tiamiyu Babatunde a sophomore of economics. I have a penchant for economic research and personal development.

Tiana Elame, M.E.M, is an award-winning environmental business professional with over a decade of experience in the private and public management of natural resources. She is the founder of, EnvAns, an organization that provides solutions for long-term resilience in physical spaces. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University. Tiana is a key-contributor to the policy and workforce development driving the clean energy transition. She is always looking to connect with those who are passionate about national parks, board games and impressionism art. She resides in Raleigh, NC with her loving husband, brilliant son and orange cat!

Strategist, Investor & Entrepreneur

Tibe Tafess is a public health professional specialist,He has passion and deep interest for entrepreneurship and research.He worked at different health care organization more than 8 years.Currently,he established ,and has working his new healthcare startup which focus on evidence based solution for the public health care problems in Africa as well as Ethiopia .

I am Tibeb Tafess,I graduated in project planning and managment as well as population studies in masters level.I am passionate about entrepreneurship focusing on health ,wellness ,and economics of our communities.

Administration Assistant cum Fashion Designer and mother of two girls. Currently studying for a Business Management degree to help me in running my business.

I am Tidoson Cleophace From Tanzania. I am founder of organization call The Circular economic and Environmental Protection (CEEPTZ). I have background on Environment and currently I am studying masters in project Management and evaluation (PPM). Apart from academia I have experience of working in project of climate change, waste management, ocean biodiversity conservation, monitoring and evaluation and other Otherwise working with Tidoson Cleophace you will realize that he is honestly and hard worker.

Hello, I’m Tierra Nettles. The founder of Vault Shapewear. A shape wear brand that has created uniquely crafted pieces to help empower women to feel confident in their own skin.

Tierra/YogiTB, background stems from Law Enforcement to yoga, wellness & fitness. YogiTB is a 200hr certified yoga instructor specializing in trauma-focused, sports & prison yoga.

I am a Houston based entrepreneur who writes resumes and offers career coaching full time. I eventually want to start a platform that mirrors LinkedIn, but for kids.

I am an African American Female and Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Miami, FL. I am a mother and first-generation college graduate operating a hair care product business.

Determined, autistic entrepreneur with Intermittent complex PTSD. Committed to local business, jobs, and ending homelessness through self-care products.

I’m a young woman who has a mindset of striving to be the best version of myself.

Tiffany Rosario Perez, M.A., was born in the Santiago province of the Dominican Republic. She arrived in the United States when she was only 10 years of age and grew up in the Bronx, New York. As a young girl, she experienced many challenges that have inspired her to overcome them and encourage others to become the best versions of themselves by seeking to continue to pursue higher education and develop a career. She began this journey when she helped her friends in 2014 with the college application process, and is now the Founder of The Inspired Intellect. She offers virtual services that have allowed her to assist the Hispanic community throughout the United States with their college and financial aid application processes. Secondly, aside from her college counseling services, she also assists with the job search by offering resume and cover letter writing services. She also created virtual platforms by state where she shares employment opportunities and comes across over 600 Hispanics throughout the United States. The goal of The Inspired Intellect is to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed and achieve their objective in life, whether it is to be knowledgeable about the college and financial aid application process, return to school for the high school equivalency diploma, or revise a resume for an employment opportunity. To make the process even more manageable, she published her book “Tu Camino a la Universidad” (Spanish Version) to educate the community on the effective ways to apply to college successfully. She is also a Co-author on other Spanish written books such as Hispanas Influyentes V.3, Mujeres Que Se Atreven V.5, Top Escritoras 2024, Fuerzas Del Coaching y Speaker Femenino V.2, Women Who Dare and Overcome Limits V.2 (English Version). Tiffany is also the first in her family to attend Marist University, where she double majored in Criminal Justice and Spanish. Following her college path, she attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and received her Master of Arts in International Crime & Justice. She is now a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; she could not have made it this far without mentors. She understands the importance of mentorship as someone with knowledge and experience can best guide others to success, which inspired her to launch her business, The Inspired Intellect.

Hi! I am Tiffany Joy Argonza and I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor & Event Coordinator. As a Filipino-American woman, wife and mother, I provide a safe space for families. I represent women of underrepresented communities and act as their guide to a happier & healthier lifestyle. I remind women that they need to prioritize loving and caring for themselves so they may show up their best for those that love them. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I am the youngest of my generation of about 30 cousins on one side, I don’t speak the language and was one of the very few that were not born in the Philippine. I often was made to feel out of place in my own home. At a very young age, I was bullied. I was told I was “too fat“ "too stupid“ “too dark-skinned“. Because of this, I denied my own culture for some time. My first filipino friends embraced me as a part of their very large family, introducing me to their cousins, parents, aunts and uncles and that’s how I met Mama Del. Mama Del was a wife, mother and entrepreneur. She witnessed my journey from high school to my professional career and became a mother-figure to me. During a family trip she shared that she found joy in Zumba classes. She surprised me by offering to buy dance studio on my behalf because she believed I would make a great instructor who deserved their own studio. Despite my own accomplishments and her belief in me, I doubted my capabilities. So I ultimately declined her offer. She didn’t want to push me to do something I wasn’t ready for but she reinforced her thoughts saying “Bilib na bilib ako sa iyo”, (in Tagalog. This is translated to “I really believe in you”). This was significant to me because even at this point at my adult life, these were words that I hadn’t heard before. Mama Del suddenly got seriously sick due to breast cancer. After she left us, I became a Zumba Instructor part time to honor her and I experienced thousands of people from different corners of the world, that didn’t speak the same language, yet were able to dance together as one. Time passed. I met my husband and we built our own family. I worked in multiple corporate settings and one year after our son was born, I got laid off from a the job that supported our family. As we began to navigate our next steps, a friend reminded me of the dream to open a studio. The Studio Ligaya was built in Mama Del’s memory with the dream to guide women to see their own strengths and inspire them to prioritize self-care. I’m not just a fitness professional, I am a wellness catalyst. Through music and movement, I offer a safe space for self-expression. I help clients not only transform their bodies but also their minds and most importantly - doing this to add time and make room to share moments with the most important people in their lives.

I am a self taught, passionate entrepreneur that studies/values a healthy body. My mission is to educate/provide effective knowledge to all consume foods that keeps them healthy.

Hi, My Name is Tiffany Waddell I own a small juice bar called Blends By Us in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. I had unforeseen bus accidents, leading to the closure of my brick-and-mortar storefront. I love juicing and keeping my community healthy! My 6-year-old son is my business partner, and I am grateful that he gets to see the day-to-day activities and operations of running a business, from making new friends to making a difference in the community. It’s the savvy way of making sure we keep the community happy and healthy.

Tiffany J Fomby is an organic artist &N lover of earth. She surrenders to ancestral wisdom by living a passionate lifestyle committed to the earth, sustainability, & loving well

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A woman of color in STEM, single mother seeks to educate people of color on building generational wealth through growth opportunities in the food/beverage industry.

I am Tigabu Abriham and 25 years old. I have had a strong dream of solving my communities problem through technology and I am open-minded and see problems as opportunities.

Tigist is trade assets and quality manager. Studied her masters on Environment aspiring of becoming change maker in environment to improve current practices related to waste.

I am an Assistant Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection at Mekelle University (MU), Ethiopia. My expertise spans soil fertility, soil-vegetation interactions, and soil carbon management. I served as the Head of the Research and Community Services Office in the College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources at MU. I also led MU’s Women’s Affairs Office and contributed as member to the Tigray Regional Government’s Soil Fertility Management Think Tank. Throughout my career, I have taught and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, engaged in community service initiatives, and participated in multidisciplinary, internationally linked research projects—all focused on dryland natural resource rehabilitation and sustainable management. I am deeply passionate about addressing soil fertility and climate change challenges, as I believe these are critical to solving food security and global environmental issues.

A self motivated, hardworking and resourceful agriwoman who excels at producing quality work, effectively in dynamic environment. A leader with strong organisational skills.

MY NAME IS MR TIJANI LUKMON, A NIGERIAN FROM ABEOKUTA OGUN STATE. A GRADUATE OF MICROBIOLOGY WHOM I FOUND MYSELF GROWING SPEEDILY IN THE SALES FIELD,. I'M GID FEARING AND ENTHUSIASTIC GOAL DRIVEN NIGERIA, WHOM IF OPPORTUNED THE GRANT WOULD BRING MY DREAMS TO REALITY AND ITS ZENITH. THANKS SAVVY.

I am a twenty year old Nigerian Student studying Biochemistry. Being the first child amongst six children,I have learnt how to multitask and be effective.

Hi there. My name is Tijesunimi Okunola and I am strongly driven by making positive impact and change globally. I am committed to increase and fueled by the desire to be more.

This is Tikiso Mosamane from Lesotho in Southern Africa. I am a teacher and I am a dealer of fruits. I preserve fruits by drying and bottling them.

Passionate about driving sustainable initiatives that sync with organizational goals, I bring a comprehensive skill set that blends sustainability knowledge with expert project management experience. My focus is on developing strategic project plans that not only meet, but exceed the organization’s objectives while propelling impactful practices. With an array of trending Sustainability organizational knowledge, understanding the mission and objectives of the organization assists with the development of strategic planning for projected initiatives. With a concrete background in project management, navigating the complexities of various sectors and honing skills in accounting, procurement, grants, and contract management allows full understanding of the organization’s operations. This multifaceted experience has gifted me with a holistic view of organizational operations and the ability to drive actionable insightful objectives that enhance efficiency. Continuing to drive growth by networking to build partnerships and leverage grant funding opportunities permits future innovation. Harnessing cross-functionality and understanding the organization’s strategic plans are key factors in streamlining processes that elevate project outcomes. The key aspects in executing deliverables are ensuring project requirements are met, and a strong mechanism to ensure compliance.

Hello my name is Tikum Harrison Tengen. I'm 18years old and I'll be happy if you guys could accept me among

I’m a young graduate, an economist, researcher, and a forex trader. I am willing to explore the business world and cause a great change in youth lives.

I am a final student physiotherapy student from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife, I am passionate about career and leadership development and transforming ideas to solve problems

Pioneering entrepreneur leveraging creativity, technology, and collaboration to disrupt markets, solve real-world problems, and inspire positive change

Meet Timoth Okello, a driven entrepreneur with innovative ideas and a passion for turning visions into successful ventures.

I am personable and very much interested in social enterprise work. I have; travelling, cooking, reading (esoteric), gardening as some of my hobbies. I also like the outdoors.

Hi I'm Timothy!

I am Timothy Akpan a protagonist a graduate BSC (mathematics). I love business

My name is Timothy, am from the central part of Nigeria, I'm the fourth born of my family, I was born in Kaduna State in Nigeria. I am the owner of Timbio Enterprise.

I currently run a social media page for Entrepreneurs, and I very eager to learn and build my network to help me move further in my venture.

I'm Timothy, popularly known as "The Builder" a designer, builder, sociology student, and fashion enthusiast passionate about creativity, leadership, human development, and purposeful living. I am the founder of "Honor Culture", a clothing brand built for men who are passionate about making meaning out of their lives and living intentionally in pursuit of purpose. I see fashion as more than just clothing; I see it as a means of expression, identity, and communicating values. Beyond fashion and design, I believe in building beyond structures: building people, shaping minds, and investing in the next generation. I have a deep love for children and a strong vision to contribute meaningfully to raising a generation of intentional, responsible, and purpose-driven men. Driven by vision, creativity, and a heart for leadership, I am committed to creating impact that goes beyond the present and leaves a lasting legacy. I don't just want to build things; I want to build people who will build the future.

I am creative and interested in change more importantly the SDGs

Passionate electronic engineering student promoting SDGs, driven by resilience and leadership. Committed to making a positive impact on the world.

Malawian citizen, i stay in lilongwe area 25, i a first born of 3 chilldren and the only boy. Recently graduted with a bachelor's degree in BBA(marketing).

A passionate intrapreneur with a cutting edge skill in E-commerce and Digital marketing skills.

I'm an entrepreneur currently running a music production company in Nigeria. I'm passionate in family life practice and I have over 10 years experience in it.

Gasana Timothy, Executive Director of Life Redefined International, champions youth empowerment, mental health, reproductive rights, and climate action, driving sustainable development in Uganda.

Am oluwadiran Timothy by name, a student of FUTA, department of physics,am into real estate and events management,an indigene of Ogun state,ota to be precise. Light in complexion,

Am Timothy Akpan from Akwa Ibom state of nigeria. The founder of Tuasco oils Enterprise. The stage of my business is start-up. We want to establish a mill nearest to my community.

Timothy is a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation professional. He supports organizations, people and business to use their data for evidence based decisions.

I am Timothy iorver i am 24 years old I live in kaduna, Nigeria and i studied mathematics from kaduna state University. I am into processing of cotton wool from the bales to the carding phase.

An Economics graduate running a catering/ food business, Passion driven and strive for excellence in in my career field, by delivering excellent value and customer satisfaction.

Am Timothy Mwendia, a Kenyan citizen of Id number 36545685, am a form four leaver running small scale business and also do poultry keeping. I speak fluent English and Kiswahili languages

I provide renewable power as a service (PaaS) to solve energy poverty in Nigeria and Sub-sahara Africa. Our target are people not on the national grid and the last-mile customers.

I am a Master’s student in International Management with a strong academic interest in global business strategy, data analysis, and organizational development. Alongside my studies, I run a small-to-medium scale e-commerce business, which has given me hands-on experience in digital marketing, operations management, and customer service. This dual path has helped me develop a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, particularly in navigating cross-border markets and adapting to evolving consumer behavior. I’m passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and using data-driven insights to drive growth in both academic and business environments.

I am a student of Zoology who is discipline, achievement driven, enthusiastic about legitimate wealth creation and passionate about making the world a better place

-Managed and hosted operations for a large property with a guesthouse. -built a delivery bot in Telgram app back in 2018. -built an automated platform for placing TV ads in 2025.

I am increasingly passionate about how business and entrepreneurship can 10x on social and economic development, alongside a financial return.

I’m Tinaca Johnson, Founder & CEO of Soul Care Transformation, a faith-based coaching business helping women in leadership overcome burnout, gain confidence, and thrive.

I was born in 1998 in Mutare to my parents Mrs. C. Uzhenyu and Dr. D. Uzhenyu, who embodied a academic achievement and strong family values in me. My upbringing was steeped in a culture of integrity, compassion, and service. My academic journey began at Kutama College in 2012, setting the stage for a future marked by excellence. I attained 8 A's and 4 B's in my Ordinary level and attained A's in Mathematics, Business Studies and Accounting. I pursued Actuarial Science at the University of Zimbabwe from 2019 to 2024, demonstrating a commitment to learning and analytical thinking. In 2024, I founded Chekcredit, a Financial Technology company, to fulfil entrepreneurial spirit and expertise. Beyond business, I am a multifaceted leader, actively engaged in church, community, and humanitarian initiatives. My leadership roles extend to organizations like Rotary International, Junior Chamber International, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where he passionately contributes to making a positive impact on society. My life is a testament of seamless integration of financial success and family values. Rooted in my strong family background, my narrative underscores the importance of resilience, innovation, and compassionate leadership. I am committed to community service and contributing to a brighter future for my generation and community. My hobbies are reading books, physical exercise, watching biographies and biographies.

As a 27-year-old entrepreneur in Harare, I run a tech repair shop, a digital marketing agency, and recently launched ClearEdge Solutions. I'm passionate about tech innovation and growth.

Am Ugandans born currently working in Bahrain Manama I have a dream of starting my own business in Kampala or mbarara city

I am a Biological Sciences student at the University of the Witwatersrand, passionate about cognitive tools that drive education and transform a university ready generation.

I am an aspiring changemaker, looking to bring changes into my local community then scaling that on a macrocosmic level.

An entrepreneur and investment banking professional, having worked in derivatives in London and New York, before pivoting into entrepreneurship in Kenya.

Technologist and founder passionate about tech, faith and impact. Building brands, inspiring lives and creating solutions that matter

I am a Masters Student at Pan African University, Cameroon studying MSc Governance and regional integration. I am a YALI SA Alumni. Iam a Global Ambassador of Sustainability.

am risk taker, observant, honest, energetic, creative, organized

I am a passionate, dedicated, smart aspiring young entrepreneur who wants to make a difference in my family. I am currently studying at the University of the West Indies, Mona.

I am a passionate insurance entrepreneur empowering communities through my insurance agency, Speak N' Life Insurance Consultants.

I am a college student of B.COM. I am interested in agriculture. I want to start my startup about my farming

I am an budding entrepreneur and a public speaker with passion for social enterprises. I consult in the diamond value chain, education and business management

I am regulatory affairs associate at one of the reputed organization and currently looking forward to upgrade my skills to get more better opportunity

I am Adedoyin Titilayo,a graduate of the University of Lagos. I studied Biology and Education. I currently teach in a secondary school and vastly impacting the lives of young teenagers. I am also a writer and a poet.

I believe in possibility and easily adaptable to changes.I love interacting and inspiring people.

I have a masters degree in Hydrogeology/Engineering Geology. Married with two children. I am a fashion designer. I own a sewing factory.

I am a graduated university student hold human resources management in Tumani University Dar es salaam college

Tito Suzuguye is a Biotechnologist and Laboratory Scientist, with several innovation participation and projects eager to become a changemaker in the society.

I am a vibrant and passionate accountant on continuous life long learning career

My Names are Barnabas Titus Godswill, A Graduate of theatre arts B.a Hons from Niger delta university, I'm currently practicing multidisciplinary Media

I am Ayankoso Titus Olaoluwa, a passionate, business lover and a trust worthy person. I love working diligently in order to achieve my goals.

I am a motivated and progress-focused chemist with quality control skills with extensive academic background in chemistry. I have practical experience and very comfortable in laboratory practices, water quality analysis and pollution control inspection. I am very passionate about environment and an active environmentalist. Currently i work as Greenprint project coordinator in Peace Ambassadors Integration Organization. And running a project in Mau forest which is aimed at restoring the Forest. Currently i have successfully mobilized in planting 300,000 trees within two years. I also work with university students and the indegenous community

I am Titus Frank Sorgwe, the last of my parent of a family of five. I am an undergraduate of Accountancy from Bayelsa. I have Ten years experience in business.

I am a student at the University of Lay Adventist of Kigali in southern province Rwanda. I am the CEO|Founder at SEC consultancy am also a youth leader and Activist.

I am a final year Medical Laboratory Science student of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and a proud member of the 2019 Arts in Medicine Fellowship cohort.

I'm a first-year undergraduate student at Ontario Tech, pursuing a major in Digital Media and Communications. Passionate about the arts in all its forms, I find joy in learning from diverse perspectives and experiences. Challenges and opportunities for growth drive my motivation, and I thrive in collaborative and supportive work environments. My interests extend beyond the professional realm; I am an avid sketch artist and actively engage in social advocacy, particularly within the diverse populations of women, children, and the LGBTQ+ community. I am on a journey of continuous improvement, driven by my eagerness to embrace new challenges.

I am a 19 year old aviation enthusiast ,livestock farmer a biker and hardworking and determined individual with minor flight experience.

I am an afghan girl I was born in a country in which, always girls and women don't have the choice of education. but because of my hearty interest in education and being a good doctor from childhood, I crossed all barriers I started my education journey by starting school I had tried always to be in the first position and fortunately, I completed it by high grade, during my 12 years of school life I joined different programs to improve my learning, speaking, and leadership skills I joined British council leadership for Afghanistan students in which I experienced the learning method of British students I also joined a leadership program from the USA to afghan women by the name of promoting women's leadership development. I aimed always to be an International Student In 2018 I attend an Exam through which I was selected among 50000 thousand students of my country In the field of Medical and got a scholarship from my neighbor country Pakistan, now I am studying as a 4th year International Student of medical at the Dow University of Health, and since I am working hard I want to become a professional surgeon so that I can provide service to humanity. after one year my scholarship will be completed so I must return to Afghanistan this thing killing me inside because now education is not allowed for girls in Afghanistan and the Taliban killing dose girls who are living alone or attending any educational programs alone I aim to be a borderless surgeon doctor who works for humanity i graduated from MBBS (bachelor in medicine bachelor in surgery) from Dow university of health sciences karachi pakistan and currently i am doing my house job in the civil hospital karachi pakistan.

I’m a result oriented personality who takes price in excellence and a a desire to make an impact anywhere he’s called to serve

I'm a builder, problem solver, critical thinking and I love to explore new possiblity

Tobi is a goal-oriented founder creating solutions for underserved communities. He cares deeply about innovation, fairness, and transforming bold ideas into lasting change.

I am an experienced brand strategist & identity designer with 5+ yrs working with startup. Currently leading product development at Trigon Media, a media solutions brand.

Am Tobico Spano founder of Mailex, a revolutionary courier and Logistics startup based in Tanzania

I am a certified Food Scientist, a writer, an author, a teacher and a serial volunteer with highly-valued individuals and organizations.

I'm Toby Palmer and I'm hiring experienced freight brokers who wants good salary

I'm Toby Olodipe. I am passionate about the SDGs particularly on decent work and youth empowerment.