CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium

Founder of AWP Network Honored by the Council of Young African Leaders

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The Council of Young African Leaders (CYAL) hosted its 5th annual CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium (YALS) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York, November 6 – 7, 2015. This year’s theme, Transforming Africa through Partnerships, focused on the importance of public-private partnerships and explored ways the African diaspora can continue to engage …

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Attend: 2015 Young African Leadership Symposium

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The Council of Young African Leaders (CYAL) will host its 5th annual CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium (YALS) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York. This year’s theme, Transforming Africa through Partnerships, will focus on the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and explores ways the African diaspora can engage with the Continent in the …

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8 Quotes from African Women Entrepreneurs at the CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium

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Mary Olushoga, Founder of the AWP Network moderated the women\’s panel at the 2014 CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium, which took place at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. On the panel were entrepreneurs: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe – owner and creative director at Zapphaire Events, Karen Nungari-Waweru – special education specialist,  and Mobolaji Akiode – professional basketball player …

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Funke Michaels Hosts Entrepreneurs Roundtable at CUNY

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Funke Michaels, Edward Mason Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government led an entrepreneurs roundtable at the 2014 CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium, which took place at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. At the table were Claude Grunitzky – Founder of TRACE Magazine, Vuyo Dunjwa – Executive Chairman of the Sub-Saharan Africa Chamber …

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