Adewale Oduye is a startup lawyer and advisor. A former L.A. prosecutor, he advocates for limiting rap lyrics in criminal cases. Currently, he is an Investor Accelerator Fellow with Dream VC, a pan-African venture capital collective. He holds degrees from Columbia University (BA), Northwestern University (JD), and the University of Southern California (MBA).

Chidera Ofoha is a multidisciplinary professional working across public health, social impact, events, and entertainment, with experience in philanthropy, community engagement, music, and film. She serves as the 2026 President of Umu Igbo Unite Los Angeles, leading initiatives focused on cultural connection, community development, and professional growth.

Daniel Oyolu is a Houston-based lawyer specializing in international business, travel, and technology. A Harvard Law graduate and former Cleary Gottlieb associate, he serves on the advisory board of the African Creative Economies Initiative and has been quoted in Forbes Afrique on African diaspora engagement.

Dr. Edidiong Chrys Obot is a Doctor of Law & Policy and founder of E.CHRYS, with nearly 15 years’ experience across government, environmental regulation, civic and nonprofit leadership, and research. Her work examines how institutions engage underleveraged communities to shape law, policy, governance, cross-sector strategy, and international engagement, including U.S.-Africa relations.

Dr. Uche Ihuoma Ogbonna, FCIS, PMP, is Executive Director of the Ernest Shonekan Centre at NESG and Senior Corporate Relations Director at Face Friends Foundation. A lawyer and policy advocate, he has over 24 years of experience in governance, legislative reform, risk management, strategic partnerships, fundraising and sustainable economic development.

Kemi Adetola is President of African Diaspora Affairs of Anne Arundel County and an insurance industry professional with 18 years of experience. She champions community engagement, cultural celebration, and connecting African diaspora communities with resources and opportunities while promoting unity and strengthening partnerships with local government.

Miriam has nearly a decade of experience in immigrant justice, advocacy and public policy. She worked for six years as an advocate for unaccompanied immigrant children before working for the U.S. government advancing the well-being of refugee-eligible populations. Her areas of expertise include international law and children’s rights.

Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D., is the Founder & Scientific Director of Technecultura and a Computer Science Ph.D. graduate from Cornell University. Dr. Okolo has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential people in AI by TIME and honored in the inaugural Forbes 30 Under 30 AI list.

Janice Adeloye-Folarin is a legal professional with over a decade of federal litigation experience, currently serving the U.S. Department of Justice. Her expertise spans complex litigation, administrative law, and legal research. A dedicated community advocate, she advances public policy, civic engagement, and initiatives empowering women and underserved immigrant communities.

Adedayo Adeniyi is a Senior Manager of Advocacy & Government Affairs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A Nigerian-American public policy professional, he brings experience from Capitol Hill, federal advocacy, and public health, with a focus on health equity, civic engagement, and advancing opportunities for Black immigrant and African diaspora communities.

Njideka U. Harry is a global executive, serial social entrepreneur, and board leader with expertise in education, technology, strategic partnerships, and systems change. She brings several years of cross-sector experience spanning the private sector, philanthropy, civil society, and global development, bridging policy with proximity to communities to advance opportunity and lasting change.