Olawunmi is a transformational leader, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. She is passionate to bridge the gap to achieve sustainable development goals, particularly no poverty, zero hunger, quality education and gender equality in Nigeria, Africa, and underserved communities around the world. She founded 3lcinovate Energy, with core values of integrity, innovation,… Read More
Agang has twelve years of experience in the ICT4Development sector. Her technical experience includes work in IT communication strategy, change management, data, and system analysis. Her experience extends to consultancy, project management, business development efforts and implementation of business strategies. Her company, The Clicking Generation offers ICT and mentor grassroots… Read More
In his role, Helio provides strategic advice to all business lines engaging in Africa including Low Carbon Solutions, Upstream and Products Solutions, and also leads engagements with international finance institutions. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Helio has received multiple awards including the First Hasmukh Patel Oxford Scholar, Letter of… Read More
Headlines are abundant: 2024 is already proving to be a big year for elections. According to TIME magazine, “More voters than ever in history” will head to the polls as part of elections in about 1/3 of all countries worldwide. This includes 7 out of the world’s 10 most… Read More
In December 2023 I had the pleasure of meeting with several Presidential Precinct alumni while visiting friends in Cairo, Egypt. It was heartwarming to hear how much our alumni continue to enjoy and benefit from their participation in a Precinct program. Touka Gamal regaled me with stories about her… Read More
The Presidential Precinct is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Precinct will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Read More
The Presidential Precinct is proud and grateful to announce Dessie Nash, Market Investment Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, as the new Chair of its Global Advisory Council (GAC). Dessie recently shared with her fellow Council members: “I am honored to step into this role, and I look forward… Read More
The Presidential Precinct, working in partnership with Axxess, will convene the Corporate Leaders Program, April 29 – May 9, for 12 business leaders who represent African and Diasporan communities. Together, leaders will share knowledge and successful ventures as models for bilateral trade, investment, and professional exchange. Read More
Bright Chimedza, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus, has recently published his latest needs assessment report – part of a career-long commitment to protecting human rights in Zimbabwe. Shortly after his time at the Presidential Precinct, Bright notes that he made a distinct pivot towards “needs assessments and forecasting on solutions… Read More