Dr. Augusta Anenih is a highly esteemed Consultant Neonatologist at NHS Lanarkshire. With a passion for enhancing the hospital journey for babies and their families, Dr. Anenih leads quality improvement (QI) and patient safety initiatives that drive better outcomes
Susan Cortese is an experienced Facilitator and Coach with expertise in leadership, emotional intelligence and teambuilding. Her work spans corporate and academic environments across Europe, where she is known for her open-mindedness, attentive listening, and ability to inspire self-awareness and personal growth in others
Idiare Atimomo is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at Up in The Sky Ltd, a Lagos-based advertising agency which has won local and international advertising, film, and marketing effectiveness awards. He is a Chartered Marketer with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom, and has worked in the Consulting, Telecoms, and Advertising industries
Cathy, a jurist and gender expert, advises on strategic partnerships at UNFPA and leads the Latiwa Development Foundation. With experience in EU and UN governance across Africa and Europe, she champions women’s economic empowerment through her philanthropic work in multiple countries.
Dr Clotide Monguya is a physician and public health professional dedicated to addressing the under-representation of women in STEM fields. She is also a senior Board Member and a special envoy in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, on behalf of the African Hope Committee, an NGO based in New York
Aisha Tofa, founder of Startup Kano Ltd, a technology incubation/co-working space in Kano, Nigeria drives tech innovation and business development in Nigeria. An award-winning leader in the start-up ecosystem, she has mentored 500+ entrepreneurs and was recently honored with the UN Feature Award for Digital Innovation and Gender Equality.
Pamela Morgan, co-chair of the NGOCSW67 Forum, serves as Chair of Zonta International’s United Nations Committee, leading teams of representatives in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Paris, and Bangkok. In her capacity as Zonta International representative to the UN, she also serves on the Executive Committees of NGO CSW/NY and the NGO Committee on Migration
Helen Lobo, a Mindset and Transformation Coach, is a seasoned entrepreneur in technology, event management, and corporate training. With over 30 years of experience as a Human Resource Specialist, she now serves as Executive Director at Roshoomm, a leading management company in Bahrain, driving growth and professional development.
Mervin Azeta, a multi-award-winning energy expert, STEM ambassador, and presidential scholar, is the Global Flexible Work & Culture Project Manager at SLB. She drives enterprise-wide flexibility and strategic culture shifts, empowering women and young female engineers to excel in their careers while fostering high-performance workplace transformations.
Melissa Stiress, founder of Stires Consulting and Head of Global Growth at Mia, Mission Impact Academy, excels in cross-cultural communication and leadership. She has collaborated with influential figures across 35+ countries, champions women in AI and tech, and was recognized as the College of Central Florida’s Distinguished Alumnus of 2023.
Mary Olushoga, an award-winning economic development expert, empowers African women and youth entrepreneurs. She founded the AWP Network and launched the Vendor Program in 2020, partnering with major retailers to boost women-led businesses. A dynamic mentor, advocate, and speaker, she drives small business success across Africa with impactful initiatives.
Edidiong Idang, Social Development Specialist at ASR Africa, drives impactful initiatives in health, education, and social development. With 17+ years of experience across private, government, and development sectors, she is a certified facilitator with expertise in gender, business management, and nonprofit leadership, shaping sustainable change across Africa
Nakama Keri, Multilateral Coordination Specialist at ASR Africa, supports the Managing Director, oversees beneficiary engagement, and reviews partnership proposals. Formerly Managing Director of Sellam Advisory Services, he brings expertise in business advisory, strategy development, quality assurance, project management, and finance, driving impactful collaborations and sustainable development initiatives
Dr. Hafsah Rabasa, Health Specialist at ASR Africa, is a skilled medical doctor and public health expert with 13+ years of experience in health program management and policy development. She holds a medical degree from the University of Maiduguri and a Master of Public Health from Northumbria University, UK.
Ayo Olagunju, Strategy & Quality Assurance Specialist at ASR Africa, applies strategy and technology for organizational excellence. With expertise in strategy development, quality assurance, business analysis, and project management, he has worked across multiple sectors, including government, energy, telecom, education, logistics, finance, and more, driving impactful business solutions
Onyinyechi Eze, a digital transformation leader, drives innovation at Google Ireland as a Strategic Partner Manager. With 15+ years in ICT across multiple industries, she advances disruptive tech strategies. A GNI Elevate scholar, she has empowered SMEs through IT consultancy in digital marketing, web development, fintech, and training
Hon. Isata Kabia, former Minister of Social Welfare and Foreign Affairs, is CEO of AFRiLOSOPHY, a social impact company empowering women and youth through skills and mentoring. She also founded Voice of Women-Africa (VoW-Africa) to increase women’s political participation and leadership across generations and transnational communities
