Founder & Executive DirectorEmerging Leaders Foundation Africa
Caren Wakoli is the Founder and Executive Director of Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF-Africa), a non-profit organization that exists to empower, support, and accompany young women and men to achieve meaningful, dignified, and impactful participation in governance, economy and public affairs at all levels of society. She is a consummate storyteller and believes in the power of stories to advance authentic and empathic leadership for change in society. She is a passionate champion for wellness and well-being. Her commitment to leadership and development work continues to be acknowledged, with recent honours including recognition among the "100 Most Influential African Women" by AvanceMedia and inclusion in the list of the "Top 100 Women Career Women in Africa" by 9to5 Chick. In 2018, Caren was recognized by President Barack Obama for her work in promoting dignity and ending poverty through the empowerment of youth leaders as positive agents of change.