This lunch session will explore ways the next generation of social entrepreneurs are closing the distance between our collective challenges and sustainable solutions. Listen to diverse changemakers from around the world, selected as part of the 2018 Emerging Leaders Initiative. Together we’ll hear from these innovators who bring a profound appreciation of the current status quo—and how to disrupt it.
Session Description
This lunch session will explore ways the next generation of social entrepreneurs are closing the distance between our collective challenges and sustainable solutions. Listen to diverse changemakers from around the world, selected as part of the 2018 Emerging Leaders Initiative. Together we’ll hear from these innovators who bring a profound appreciation of the current status quo—and how to disrupt it.
Time & Location
Time:
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 BSTLocation:
Classroom 2 (TBEC)
Speakers
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SpeakerHead - Media Hub, Breakthrough, BreakthroughPriyanka majored in English from Delhi University and started her career at a buying house. In the last decade she has worked in sales, accounts, customer service, media, production and as a travel writer across India, New Zealand and the United States. She believes that the diversity in her…
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SpeakerProject Manager & Co-Founder., Ukulima HalisiKevin is the Co-founder and Project Manager for Ukulima Halisi- A social venture Project that has revolutionised tea farming in Kenya by adopting notifications and schedule planning between the tea farmers and the different tea factories via mobile phone. Prior to moving to South Africa, He…
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SpeakerFounder, Amarin Financial GroupKevin Asinde is the founder and Managing Director of Amarin Financial Group, a business and financial services company providing affordable business and financial support services to individuals and SMEs in Uganda. Amarin collaborates with Swisscontact, USAID Feed the Future CPMA, Bank of…
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ModeratorChief of Staff, Jeff Skoll GroupSarah is currently the Chief of Staff for the Jeff Skoll Group. In addition, she helps a variety of organizations achieve their goals around impact-focused convenings, strategic community building, fundraising and communication functions. Prior, Sarah oversaw the Skoll Foundation's Community of…
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SpeakerHead of Public Relations, Marine Stewardship CouncilJo is Head of PR in the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) Global Communications & Marketing Team. Jo oversees global PR, digital content and social media for the MSC, managing a team of four and coordinating activity across more than 15 countries. This is an often challenging role, requiring a…
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SpeakerCo-Founder, Copper RoseFaith is a Zambian Youth Activist who believes that young people are the future of today.She’s a member of the MasterCard Foundation Youth ThinkTank,a project implemented by Restless Development Uganda & is leading research on innovations and technology and how they affect young…
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SpeakerGlobal Chief of Staff, One Acre Fund, One Acre FundDoreen joined One Acre Fund in 2016, serving in multiple leadership roles for our Rwanda program (including Chief of Staff, Head of Government Relations, and Chief People & Partnerships Officer) before becoming our Global Chief of Staff. Prior to joining One Acre Fund, Doreen served as a Peace…
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SpeakerSenior Programs Manager, Water.orgBuvana has 12 years of working experience with in Indian and Bangladesh microfinance industry. She started her career in DHAN Foundation, a leading not for profit in India that focuses on community banking program. She supported 8000 affected families by Tsunami to restore the lives and livelihood…