Our People

Meet the Youthup Global Team

The leaders, builders, and advisors behind Africa’s structured opportunity systems.

Leadership

Youthup Global Leadership

The core team driving human capital development and workforce infrastructure across the continent.

Dr. Faith Nwaobia

Founder | Board Chair | President

Gathoni Kungu

Vice President

Ikechi Awazie

Group CTO

Phumelele Higgins

International Development, Programmes and Partnerships

Eze Nwankwo

Business Development & Growth

Ijeoma Obia

People & Culture

Macdonald Ejime

Head of Technology, Portfodia

Godsgift Dada

Content & Media Manager

Edom Alkali

Finance Manager

Nermeen El Tahan

Coordinator, Country Ambassadors Program

Ojochide Eimoga

Chief of Staff to the President, Strategy and Innovations

Uzunma Susan Imo

Deputy Director, Sustainability and Development

Salome S. John

Business Development and Growth Manager

Kumbwani Mambo

Deputy Coordinator, Country Ambassadors Program

Vimbainashe Mushure

Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

Oluwakemi Olaoluwa Eghobamien

Program Lead, YouthupForHer Initiative

Advisory Board

Advisory Board Members

Seasoned leaders providing strategic guidance and governance oversight.

Dr. Brittany Bryant-López

Board Member

Mrs. Anne Semadeni George

Board Member

Dr. Tammy Francis

Board Member

Harold Graham (USA)

Board Member

Dr. Marius Dancea

Board Member

Chika Ike, PHRi

Board Member

Simon Wilcox

Board Member