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NNEKA

N'NAMDI

I N N O V A T O R

Nneka N'namdi is a Baltimore-based entrepreneur engaged in
conscious capitalism and community wellness work. She
endeavors to apply a mix of traditional African and modern
African American social, economic and spiritual practices as
the framework for living. As a member of The Living Well team,
she curates community space for artistic, economic and social
ventures.

Skilled in creating healing spaces and teaching practical ways
of managing trauma Nneka and Maya Onyango have created
SisterGather, events for women of African descent to bond, heal
and grow. Her study includes initiation in the practice of IFA ,
Principles of Trauma Informed Care as well as Masters in
Management with a specialization in Organizational
Leadership.

Her artistic experience includes West African dance with
Sankofa Dance Theater, Dishibem, Urban Foli , Wombworks,
and #BaltimoreGirls. She is a graduate of two of Baltimore's
most prestigious educational institutions: Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute and Morgan State University. Also, Nneka
has more than 15 years of experience in systems development,
software development, and program management. Nneka is a
member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc since 2007 and is a
member of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter. She lives in Upton,
one of Baltimore's most blighted neighborhoods, with her two
sons.

Her work as an environmental activist has resulted in the
following awards and fellowships:

• Johns Hopkins Social Innovation Lab Fellowship
• Warnock Foundation Social Innovation Fellowship
• Baltimore Women in Tech (BWiT) Micro-Grant
• Baltimore Corps Elevation Award
• Associated Black Charities Women on the Move Award
• Kaiser Permanente Social Innovation Challenge- JUICE
Accelerator

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