Meet the Fellows

My name is Kiaira May, I am a Creative Strategist passionate about fostering inclusive, impact-driven ventures. She bridges communities and businesses through innovation, culture, and Inspired Thinking.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born in Tyler, TX, and now currently residing in Dallas. With 9 years of experience in the mental health field, I have helped countless individuals and families navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Prairie View A&M University, as well as a Master’s in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. I am committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. Passionate about mental health advocacy, I developed my private practice, Color Wheel Therapy in 2020, with the aim to break the stigmas and increase prioritizing mental health in the Black community.

I am a male from humble beginnings in the Caribbean. Currently seeking to widen my horizon as it pertains to entrepreneurship.

My name is Kiara Carter, I am a mother of 3 who is seeking to own her own business and create generational wealth for my children. I think that clean area is important and I always teach my children this. I was working full time but I couldn’t manage my work hours because my youngest is 10 months. I my hopes are high to accomplish something no one in my family no one has taken a leap of faith about. I want to expand my business knowledge.

Founder of Nurse Unlocked, helping nursing students transition into confident, practice-ready professionals through hands-on clinical training.

Kiberu John Chrisestom is an innovative social worker and youth mentor running youth and women enterprises under youth Business Growth International.

I am medical student and a volunteer in health nest Uganda

Kiden Zaida Ibrahim is a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate with over 10 years of experience

Kidist Wendimu is an environmental engineer, lecturer and founder of ECOTERATILES ,a startup that transforms plastic waste into sustainable terrazzo tiles with experience in teaching, research and entrepreneurship. I am passionate about circular economy solutions and advancing environmentally responsible construction materials in Ethiopia

I am a software engineering student in addis ababa ethiopia

Dr. Kiera Emery, is a dedicated and accomplished US Navy Veteran, and pharmacist with eight years of experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), which have equipped her with a strong foundation in both clinical pharmacy and business management. As the founder and majority owner of Emery Solutions and Medicap Pharmacy and Compounding, Dr. Emery has successfully navigated the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on personalized care and compounding services. Her commitment to high-quality patient care has driven the growth of her businesses, earning her a reputation for excellence and reliability among patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. Emery is a veteran and minority business owner, which allows her to bring a unique and inclusive perspective to the healthcare industry. With a focus on expanding access to essential health services, she is currently leading the development of a telehealth program that aims to launch by the end of the year, targeting key areas such as weight loss, sexual health, and chronic disease management.

I am a fresh graduate, currently unemployed and I’m a tech enthusiast. I’m optimistic and passionate about achieving my goals and helping others.

I have a sales experience of 12 plus years selling insurance, and also have sold different goods at different times.Am a vibrant and self motivated individual

Motivated veterinarian committed to advancing animal health and public health in Ethiopia. Eager to collaborate and contribute to impactful initiatives.

I’m passionate about working with a team And in that Incase given a chance I will be humbled.

BPA ADEC Kenya

Am a humble, hardworking, creative, flexible and able to learn from mistakes. Am able to associate and work with others. I prefer completing any work I start . I have the ability to approach any person s long as its vital to me. I have been able to operate my small business with the little capital

am kikama eryabu aged 34 years a ugandan by nationality and am an entreprenurship of fish farming and am much committed to my work, very hard working person to execute my duties in timely order as to yield good result in the implementation of my business

My name is kikile ovietemewo mercy. Am twenty three years old, from bayelsa state in yenagoa local government area.

Judith KIKI is an activist for children rigths protection. With more 20 years experience. she worked at UNHCR and Ombudsman office before going on freelance. She holds a master.

Time series leadership.

Am KIMARU NAHASHON from eldoret Kenya founder of smart mentor organization and member of YOUTH power HUB also an entrepreneur dealing with poultry farming

I am a creative entrepreneur, passionate about mental health. I am a writer, performing artist, and training consultant, creating a resource and recreational center for youth.

I am a passionate aspiring entrepreneur eager to learn and grow.

Hello My name is Kimberly I am the owner and creator of Sassy Chic Designs. SCD is a women's inspirational Jewelry brand. I have been in the Foster system, Homeless and Dropped out of HS. I have since obtained my GED. Had 3 children Worked my way up in every position I have had and started my Jewelry Brand in 2019. I started the brand to Inspire women just like myself. Women who have experienced hardship and need that extra boost of confidence and self love. My pieces are designed with words of empowerment. *Bold * Strong *Brave* Evolved. My pieces are stainless steel and adjustable for all women.

My name is Kimberly Lori King and I'm a Visual Artist in Atlanta Georgia. I specialize in acrylic paints on canvas and wood. I also love to upcycle clothing and wooden furniture.

Iam director of USASO VILLAGE INVESTMENTS LTD since 2012 Promoting sustainable Agriculture in Uganda. Training youth in organic farming Value addition and environment conservation

We provide schools, communities and businesses supportive services and Kits to provide a safe and inclusive environment.

I am an Economist, Digital marketer and aspiring Agropreneur

I am intelligent, and I have 9 years of experience in ICT. I am Microsoft Certified, and lastly, I am ready to take the next leap in my development.

i am kinfemichael and i graduated in biotechnology and i want to work on traditional medicine production relating to my profession

I'm a documentary photographer, and I am very passionate about creative solutions to problems.

Self consited

I am a passionate youth who loves to explore and learn things. Asides being a student I take out time to read and learn about the world around me. I love trying new things

I am an enthusiastic soul with keen interest in entrepreneurship. I see this opportunity as an avenue to explore possible future plans as I seek to impact others

My Name is Eromosele Kingsley, a 19 year old nursing student of the University of Benin. I am a photographer and graphics designer that Loves God.

I'm a social entrepreneur that focuses on Agribusiness model improvement and community development. I'm the founder of JEJGREEN FARMS and one of the co-founders of Bypork.

I'm John Obiazor, the director of Anasaba and Associate. I'm a 500-level medical student at Madonna University.

I am Amusan Mayowa a native of Ipetumodu, Osun state. An agricultural economist and agricultural technologist, I love agriculture and I hope to solve some of it problem.

Open minded person , innovative ,love adventures

I am a passionate Social Entrepreneur who runs Haradali Africa. I have also worked in South Sudan in a solar energy start-up.

I am from the city of Abeokuta, I am in pursuit of financial freedom. And anything that can help to achieve that am in it for the race. I am a B.Sc holder of Industrial Chemistry

I'm a 300lv marketing student from the university of Benin... I find this a very good opportunity to build myself in my told of study.

I am a scholar of international relations, currently conducting PhD research in Japan. I run a business in education sector.

I'm an Entrepreneur, I mostly discovered I have this passion for solving problems and which also inspire me to keep getting ideas.

It’s called icy kava king. Kava frozen drinks located in Florida. I have not created social media pages yet. I have a content creator waiting to be paid to do the job.

I am from Nigeria, I am a motivated and creative individual, a youth development practitioner in the field of Youth Development, Governance and Advocacy and I manage an estate.

I'm a very zealous human when it comes to goal-getting, but I'm not a too serious individual, because I also have my fun.

I am a 35 years old young civil engineer working in the ICT an renewable energy sector in Cameroon.

An Occupational Health Safety & Environment Professional, a Solar Energy Trainer and Safety Educator. Climate Change Advocate and Coordinator of EduSafety and PreachHSE.

Kingsley Buabeng is a versatile individual: a graphic designer, a programmer, a computer science student at Ghana Communication Technology University, and an instrumentalist.

I’m Obinna, a Port Harcourt entrepreneur building a footwear business with stylish, durable, affordable shoes for everyday Nigerians. Passionate about quality & local access. This grant will help me scale and serve more customers.

I'm an NJFP/UNDP Fellow with a passion for entrepreneurship. I hope use my entrepreneur and Technical skills to provide data in Agribusiness sector with the aim of increasing yield.

A self motivated manager with over 10 years experience in FMCG and Service Marketing, Spanning House Hold Products, Telecommunications, Power Products etc. Also a dedicated Data Analyst working directly with data engineering team, Sales team to build reports that drive day-to-day business decisions

I'm a motivated individual with a passion for learning and applying my skillset to improve systems, problem-solving, and long-term personal development.

Biography: Kingsley Onyekachi Okpeh Early Life and Education Kingsley Onyekachi Okpeh was born on July 2, 1984, in Nigeria. From a young age, he displayed a strong interest in technology and a talent for problem-solving. Kingsley's educational journey began at Maryland Boys Secondary School in Enugu State, where he completed his SSCE and Testimonial. He then attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu where he studied Computer Education and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science between 2000 and 2008 respectively. He continued to advance his knowledge in Information Technology with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) from 2014 to 2016 and also attended the University of California, San Diego,USA, where he focused on Identity Inclusion for K-12 Computer Science Education. Professional Journey Kingsley's professional career began with a direct sales role at First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in Abuja, where he developed his skills in customer relationship management and market research. He then transitioned to the telecommunications industry, working with MTN Nigeria as a Team Lead for Field Sales Agents and later as Data Sales Consultant. During his tenure at MTN, he managed field operations, trained retailers, and successfully executed numerous projects, including MTN Seasons of Surprise and Mobile Money Product Enlightenment. From 2018 to 2020, Kingsley served as the Business Development Manager at AGL Consulting Ltd, where he coordinated sales and marketing of ERP software and developed market penetration strategies. His leadership in digital marketing and customer relationship management significantly contributed to the company's growth. In 2020, Kingsley became the Business Manager for Hayat International in Abuja, where he managed all business operations and led a team of digital marketers and field sales executives. His strategic approach in revenue generation, market penetration, and team training ensured the company's targets were consistently met. Founding Netkings In 2019, Kingsley founded Netkings, leveraging his extensive experience in IT, sales, and business development. As the CEO of Netkings, he leads a company dedicated to providing innovative IT solutions and digital marketing strategies. His vision for Netkings is to help businesses thrive through the implementation of advanced ICT and business management practices. Skills and Certifications Kingsley is a versatile professional with expertise in AI for business growth, business management process automation, computer maintenance and troubleshooting, and cloud computing technologies. He is proficient in web development, Business development, Growth Hacking, digital marketing and media content creation. He holds numerous certifications, including those from Google LLC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and LinkedIn, covering areas such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and data analysis. Volunteer Work and Community Engagement Kingsley is actively involved in volunteer work with the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) in the USA, serving on various committees and contributing to conference planning and proposal reviews. He is presently CSTA Nigeria Chapter Leader, and Nigeria Chairman, and Ambassador for Association For Computing Machinery (ACM) USA, world largest computing organization. His dedication to promoting STEM education and supporting the tech community is evident through his volunteer roles and participation in industry events. Visit https://csteachers.org/committees/?_sft_team_category=awards-committee Personal Life Kingsley is married and enjoys reading and playing chess in his free time. He is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development, ensuring he stays at the forefront of technological advancements. Legacy and Future Goals Kingsley Onyekachi Okpeh aims to expand Netkings' global presence, develop innovative AI-driven solutions, and nurture a new generation of tech leaders. His entrepreneurial spirit, combined with his extensive experience and visionary leadership, positions him to make a lasting impact on the tech industry and inspire future entrepreneurs.

Kingsley Osajie is an Emissary of Light and a STRONG advocate for altruism and compassion. He is a creative and art person. A heart-based, talented, outstanding, prolific writer. Media, ICT and growth enthusiast. He writes in many categories. Kingsley has published a book about Black Lives Matter and Law of Attraction. His books are available on his online book store on Selar (https://selar.co/m/KayceeGold). He is from Delta State, Nigeria and a graduate of Political Science/Social Studies. He loves humanitarian and altruistic activities. Kingsley is very passionate about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For his active participation in championing the cause of climate change awareness; Kingsley has been awarded a Climate Justice Certificate by Africado Foundation for his indefatigable effort in promoting climate change awareness in his city and other underserved communities. Kingsley has shared his view on the Black Lives Matter in an interview he did in an American platform. https://www.aleshaescobar.com/author-interview-kingsley-osajie-2/

A strategic IT professional and social entrepreneur. Founder of Otiano Technologies and Otiano Foundation for Development, driving education, healthcare & empowerment initiatives.

I've always wanted to join a global movements for change makers, I believe there are amazing things to learn and contribute in a community like this.

Am a young talented aspiring Entrepreneur with the dreams and vision of building a Global formidable business Empire that would serve and fulfill people's daily wants and needs in life

I am an open mind that is open to opportunities and ready to learn at any pace and from any reliable source without limitations.

Adewunmi is a young person with over 4 years of experience in conducting social impact and is enthusiastic above addressing the backdrops in the Nigerian healthcare system.

I am working in the electrical engineering discipline and running a business on the side. I have experience in the private sector and mining industry.

An innovative entrepreneur and an expert in international trade with a commerce and Finance background, furthered to St Anthony college, Oxford UK to study Business Administration.

I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge. I'm goal oriented, a great communicator and passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn't believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do.

Je suis un jeune entrepreneur de chez moi, j'aimerais me lancer dans l'agrobusiness,en dehors de la petite boîte que je dirige déjà.

I am interested in providing solutions to the world by creating businesses that will offer solutions.

My name's are KINKOH Davy am 38 years old and an agricultural technician. As a farmer and Cameroon being a diversed country with so many languages and ethnic groups, I have shaped myself to be culturally diversed. My experience in the field has pushed me to associate with everyone and very open to learn new things Am excited to leverage agriculture for a social change and shape the future of my country Cameroon and the world at large

IT engineer and founder of IKP for Interplan Knowledge Programme. I am also participant to the courses at The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

Am a male child from a family of four, I have three sisters, I am the only male child and also the last born of my family.

Business Strategy professional and Project Manager working in social enterprise and technology startups terrains developing operational processes and strategies to scale.

Passionate dreamer turned founder, Kinza launched Fresh Factor to reimagine social media. Innovation and creativity drive her towards a brighter future.

I am an experienced self employed electrical technician from Kenya, eastern Africa.

I am a BSc. IT graduate, talented Software Engineer, c data analytics tools and BI. I am also learning cloud computing with GCP lead by ALC and with Google Africa.

I’m a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with much interest in disease control, promotion of animal welfare and improvement of human livelihoods.

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

I am Ian born and raised in Kenya from a remote county called Bomet. I am the first born of three. I currently at university pursuing Clinical medicine.

Experienced Flutter developer & tech enthusiast passionate about creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

I am a Kenyan; a storyteller, high school teacher, startup farmer, community mobilizer, a servant of God and a politician.

Jonah Kirabo. 23. Journalist with Nile Post in Uganda. Founder of muna-UGANDA apparel

I am friendly and empathetic ,i enjoy helping others heal themselves through alternative medicine. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for my self ,so i have something to strive towards .I am always looking for an apportunity to do better and achieve greatness especially in my community.

My name is Kiran. I'm doing Mphill in economics and did masters in economics. I did my Bachelor's in Commerce. I want to be an entrepreneur in future.

Having a 11+ years of experience in the core administrative and operations. Entrepreneur mindset and having a skill set to be a leader in the edutech industry.

Hi, I am Kiran. With a passion for innovation and a drive to create social impact, I am Google Lead at my campus.

IITK Aerospace student passionate about robotics, motorsports engineering, entrepreneurship, and leadership, driven to solve tough problems and create global impact. My ultimate goal is to represent my nation in a global level of motorsports ,since it never had a proper representation , and make a lasting impact.

Industry-focused R&D Scientist with 15+ years of experience across biomaterials, nanocellulose films, biopolymers, nanomedicine, extraction technologies, and polymer formulations. Strong track record of developing novel materials, establishing pilot-scale processes, and executing R&D projects in collaboration with global academic and industrial partners (United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, India). Hands-on expertise in spray coating technology, biopolymer film engineering, barrier materials, nanocomposites, bioactive molecule extraction, and 3D printing resins. Experienced in translating concepts into prototypes, drafting patents, and supporting product development. Adept with analytical instrumentation, GLP/GMP environments, and cross-functional collaboration.

I am a tourism consultant with a degree in tourism from Makerere University who looks into using tourism as a tool for community development and environmental conservation.

Am kisakye Agnes staying in Uganda. Am passionate in coming up with a business that can create sustainability change in society and the world.

Iam kisembo Rogers, born on 18/04/1987, Bunyangabu district Uganda.Iam the director of Rubona Metal Works and Fubrications.

I'm Daniel Kisitu from Uganda a fashionpreneur who uses available resources of waste to create innovative products like bags, bracelets , fashion garments among others

Kitgak Simon is a resilient youth from Jos Plateau, Nigeria. He is an award winning social impact leader, a final year Electrical Engineering student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria, and a sophomore Computer Science undergraduate at the University of the People, USA. He is a certified Climate Champion and SDG Advocate by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He was a 2022 Millennium Fellow Director, 2023 Harvard Aspire Leaders Fellow, a member of Queens Commonwealth Trust(QCT) Network, SDG 7 Youth Constituency, Health Equity Champions Fellowship, African Climate Storytelling Fellowship and Student for Liberty's African Liberty Writing Fellowship. He is a Renewable Energy Research volunteer with the Pan-African Research Group (PARG), start-up founder of Kitron Green Initiatives(KGI) and ECO360pedia. He is a Global Youth Ambassador with Theirworld on SDG 4 (Quality Education), a PARAGON ONE Ambassador, International Youth Mathematics Challenge (IYMC) Ambassador, International Youth Conference (IYC) Ambassador, Github Global Campus Expert, State Coordinator with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and strongly passionate about SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, and 14.

My academic back grond is Economics. I have worked with Business organisations and NGOs.

I am Edwin kibagendi, I have a Bsc in Applied Mathematics,I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills I have excellent analytical skills and am also a critical thinker

My name is Kivumbi Derrick, a male graduate from Kyambogo University and passionate about business and self driven work.

I'm an undergraduate student of Kwara State University, the first child of a single mother of three and also a small business entrepreneur.

From the start, entrepreneurship captivated me. I aim to create accessible opportunities, breaking barriers for innovation.