Chinenye Gift Ezeakor

Chinenye Gift Ezeakor is founder of the African Sisters in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) network. She has a Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and is committed to improving the inclusion of women in the STEM disciplines. Chinenye Gift Ezeakor has volunteered and partnered with various international organizations in her projects and has received recommendations and awards from several local and international organizations. Chinenye is a Siemens Stiftung Nigerian project consultant for the Experimento project, which encourages practical teaching of STEM in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Chinenye is an alumnus of AIESEC, a member of the Global Shapers Community Abuja, and a fellow of the DO School, Germany. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Chinenye plans to continue her work in improving quality education and supporting gender equality with a focus on engaging more African girls in the science and technology disciplines.