Stella Igweamaka holds an MBA from the University of Lagos in Nigeria. She is passionate about using research and storytelling for impactful change.
When capital finds Black founders, it grows enterprises, creates jobs, and diversifies the innovation ecosystem. Initiatives led by non-profits and philanthropy are demonstrating what more responsive capital can look like.
From showcasing entrepreneurs to helping people register their businesses or apply for funding and grants, Black Business Edmonton teaches entrepreneurs how to show up confidently in spaces where they’ve historically been excluded.
While there is increasing attention to DEI in the charitable and non-profit sector, there are unexplored opportunities for creating positive change, from everyday operations to supply chain practices – a phenomenon dubbed “supplier diversity.”
With remote and hybrid work the new norm post-pandemic, non-profits are tailoring strategies to ensure that employees feel heard, seen, and valued – and have discovered that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
