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Eunice Wanjiru
Eunice holds a BA in Sociology. She is a community leader at DOT Kenya based in Nairobi where she coordinates a training program that seeks to promote monetization of content creation. She has a passion for working with technology as well as impacting change in her peers and the community at large. She is a […]
Jean-Désiré Kouassi
A seasoned Communications Officer with 6+ years of experience, Jean-Désiré Kouassi excels in crafting engaging digital content, managing projects with strategic vision, and driving impactful communication initiatives. His expertise lies in advocacy and youth empowerment, where he leverages his leadership skills to foster collaboration and empower others to make a positive difference. He is particularly […]
Upile Matululu
Upile, a Malawian IT professional is passionate about advocacy, particularly in political, economic, and social systems affecting marginalized groups. She is dedicated to enhancing Malawi’s tech scene and bridging the technological gap by empowering women with digital skills and mentoring STEM students. As a member of GirlUp Blantyre, she works to advance girls’ rights. A […]
Dawit Teshome
Dawit is a seasoned training professional with a passion for driving youth-focused projects, particularly in Entrepreneurship and Employability. As a former DOT member, he served as a community facilitator on the EBG project, gaining valuable insights into community engagement. Currently, as a Training Officer at Africa Jobs Network, he coordinates Dereja’s services across various regions, […]
Angelika Sharygina
Angelika Sharygina is a political researcher, presenter and tech for good entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of a startup that is creating solutions to combat misinformation to power the next generation of critical thinkers, and she is completing a doctorate in information integrity at Trinity College Dublin. She is a frequent keynote speaker […]
Caroline Mohoni
Caroline Mohoni is a highly accomplished professional with a background in Computer Engineering and Information Technology. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and currently serves as the ICT Audit Manager at Mkombozi Commercial Bank PLC, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at the e-Government Authority (e-GA) and KPMG East Africa. Alongside her […]
Mable Chileshe
Mable is a gender advocate dedicated to digital inclusion and social justice, particularly in girls’ education & digital Human rights. She founded AmplifyHer STEM, empowering Zambian girls in STEM through mentorship and experiential learning. Recognized as a gender champion by the ITU in 2022 and a 2023 Kofi Annan Changemaker, Mable believes in the potential […]
Zufan Tesfaye
Zufan Tesfaye is a project coordinator and social entrepreneur who is well experienced and runs multiple projects in a not-for-profit organization. She holds a BA in law and is pursuing her MA in project planning and management. In collaboration with a local public school she has started a social enterprise that produces women’s reusable sanitary […]
Waad Al Amro
Waad Al Amro is a young energetic and highly sociable lady from Jordan. She is a visionary young leader and has been participating in DOT Jordan’s programs to upskill herself as she looks forward to joining the workforce in the near future. She is passionate about leading change in her community and recently played a […]
Sophia Abeid
Sophia is an Electronics & Telecoms engineer and a young innovator who has been passionate about the STEM field since the age of 13. She is the youngest awardee to receive an award by Next Einstein Forum in Tanzania under the “Women emerging in STEM careers” category. She works to promote STEM subjects to girls […]