"Within each of us there is strength, courage and the ability to take action."

– Elsa Juko-McDowell, Chairwoman EABN

"Our Global Marketplace of Opportunity Creates a Tapestry of Prosperity"

Bill Morgan, CEO, Avistas & Vice Chairman, EABN

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Speakers

EABN 18th Annual Trade & Investment Conference

Lazarus O. Amayo, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya

Lazarus O. Amayo, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, to the United States has held several senior public positions before his current assignment, among them; Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations (May, 2018- June,2020), High Commissioner of Kenya Read More…

Professor Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda

Professor Mathilde Mukantabana serves as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States of America, as well as non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. Her ambassadorial responsibilities include promoting stronger bilateral relations Read More…

Elsa Juko-McDowell – Chairwoman East Africa Business Network

Elsa Juko-McDowell, Uganda native, has a passion for people and business and joined the East Africa Chamber of Commerce in 2015. The EACC is a dynamic organization that promotes trade and investments between READ MORE…

Bill Morgan – CEO & Consulting Principle of Avistas

Bill Morgan is the CEO and Consulting Principal of Avistas, a 20 year-old international advisory firm specializing in strategic growth and transformation.  He has supported the East African Community since 2009 and proudly serves as Vice Chairman of the READ MORE…

Dr. Unoma Okorafor - Founder, CEO, Herbal Goodness

Dr. Unoma Okorafor is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Herbal Goodness (formerly Herbal Papaya) a health and wellness company that manufactures premium quality, organic super fruit and food ingredients and products including herbal teas, nutraceuticals, smoothie powders, liquid extracts, supplements and energy bars. As 100% women owned company, Unoma Read More…

 

 

John Oshodi – CEO VoxTechnologies

John Oshodi is the CEO of Vox Technologies in Richardson, Texas. Founded in November 1997, Vox Technologies, a Relevant Technologies Corporation, has grown into a leading provider of industrial computing, automation, and Read More…

Dr. Tagbo Azubike MBA IHM - Lead Partner and Founder of MediConcierge Ltd.

Tagbo is the lead Partner and founder of MediConcierge Ltd, a distinguished strategy and healthcare management consulting firm. He has advised Multilateral Institutions across various sectors and industries, including Healthcare, Agriculture, Technology. He is a seasoned International Healthcare Management expert, boasting extensive local and international insights.
His notable accomplishments include Read More…

 

 

Emeka Etufugh, M.D. - Triple Board Certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology

 Emeka Etufugh M.D.

Dr. Etufugh is triple board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology. He earned a B.S. in Biomedical Science from the City College of New York and his medical education at New York University School of Medicine followed by an internship in Medicine at St.Lukes/Roosevelt Hospitals, an academic affiliate Read More…

 

 

Lydia Tate - EABN Board Member & Truist Sr. Vice President, Commercial Banking

Lydiah’s banking career spans for nearly 27 years, having started her career in banking in 1994.  She has held several positions at different Financial Institutions, from Teller, Customer Service, Branch Manager/VP to Business Banking and Commercial Banking VP.  Lydiah joined Business and Commercial Banking in 2002 and has worked for several financial institutions in both Tennessee and Texas.  Lydiah graduated with honors from university of Memphis in 2002 with a Finance degree and an MBA with honors in 2005.  She is multi-lingual and speaks 5 languages.  She is a member of National Association of Women Business Owners and National Black MBA Association.  Lydiah is also a published spiritual empowerment writer and public speaker.  Her passion is to make a difference for businesses and individual’s by providing tailored banking solutions to diverse businesses. 

Fareed Zein El Abdin – Entrepreneur, Business & Community Leader

 Founder and CEO of Universal Toll Tag, Inc (Unytag), a tech startup looking to disrupt the toll road fee payments industry and ease daily toll road, READ MORE…

Chukuka Chukuma - Investment Banker, Author & Entrepreneur

Chukuka is an investment banker, author and entrepreneur. He is a Partner at Racecourse Capital, a private investment and advisory firm with a focus on raising financing for businesses mainly in West Africa. Chukuka has a career spanning about twenty-five years at world class financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Salomon Smith Barney, Citibank Nigeria, Afrinvest West Africa, and Read More…

 

 

Jude Akpunku

Jude Akpunku is a highly accomplished professional, holding a Master of Public Policy from Stanford University, a Master of Science in Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Bachelor of Science from Read More..

Tosin Adeniji – Product Manager

Tosin Adeniji is a dynamic and accomplished Product Manager with a rich background in technology and a fervent commitment to diversity and inclusion. Tosin held the position of Lead Product Manager at Verizon Media, spearheading Read More…

 

 

James Oshodi - Business Development Director, Sinevant

James Oshodi is the Business Development Director for Sinevant, Inc. James’ background is primarily in banking the in Nigeria. Beginning in 1994 James has worked in almost all aspects of Banking. He has held positions Read More…

 

 

Ephraim Erevbu

I am a Nigerian-born artist. My own remarkable and inspiring story, like my art, is a manifestation of life’s calling and repeated challenges to face, again and again, the naked truth. My truth is this: art saved me, directed me, expanded me, and obsessed me. Art expressed my outrage, quieted my soul, refocused my journey, and now redirects my purpose. Art served as a bridge from Read More…

 

 

Ernest Osaretin Izedonmwen - Attorney

Ernest Osaretin Izedonmwen is a Dallas based attorney. He received his first degree in law from the University of Ife, Nigeria (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1983. He holds an LLM (Corporate law) degree from the University Read More…

 

 

Richard Muhunde - Business Development Manager

Richard currently serves as the Business Development Manager at Ntare Consulting, where he has excelled in building business relationships, negotiating large capital deals, and positioning the company as a trusted solution provider Read More…

 

 

John DeYoung – Founder/CEO, Vivoblu

John DeYoung has a vision and mission to see a world as a better place.  He feels called to make a difference.  Vivoblu is an innovative manufacturer that has developed and designed a gravity fed water filter that eliminates all contamination and can change the trajectory of families all around the world, and increase the quality of life. Read More…

 

 

Paul Cole Chiori

Paul Cole Chiori, a distinguished executive acclaimed for his proficiency across diverse sectors, is celebrated for his dynamic leadership and strategic planning. With an illustrious professional journey spanning over two decades, Read More…

 

 

Azukaego Chukwuelue

Azukaego Chukwuelue is a highly skilled professional specializing in data analytics and leveraging technology to address commercial challenges, with a specific focus on supply chain management. With 20 years of experience in renowned companies like Kimberly-Clark, Mondelēz International, Kraft Foods  and Cadbury, she has a Read More…

 

 

Dorcas Bisisi

Meet Dorcas Bisisi, a remarkable student at the University of North Texas, where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science with a Minor in International Relations. But she’s more than just a student; she’s a force of positive change and leadership. As the Student Body President of the Student Government Association (SGA), Dorcas is Read More…

 

 

Aisha Udochi

Aisha Udochi is an Africa-China doctoral researcher in Economics at Howard University, concentrating in growth and development theory. She is also the founder of Dao Fei Consultants LLC, a business development and consultancy firm, a Sasakawa Peace Fellow, and currently works in the Office of the Chief Economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis.  Recognized for her work Read More…

 

 

Herbert Austin- District Director Dallas/Fort Worth District Office

Herbert Austin is the District Director for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Dallas/Fort Worth office, covering 72 counties of north, central, and east Texas.  Read More…

Habte G. Woldu, Ph.D.

Born in Ethiopia, Dr. Woldu attended Haile Selassie I University in Addis Ababa where he pursued an undergraduate degree program education in social science while simultaneously working as an auditor Read More..

Prof. Dr. Alexzander Asea – Serial Entrepreneur

Prof. Dr. Alexzander Asea, is an inspiring serial entrepreneurial patent-holder President & CEO of two biotech companies, and a Professor of Medicine in four research intensive academic institutes. Read More..

Mr. Peter Mugambi

With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a deep-rooted fascination for coffee’s intricate supply chain, he has mastered the art of coffee trading and value addition. Read More..

Roy Kayizzi - EABN Board of Advisors

Roy E Kayizzi MBA, is an experienced Consultant in Tax, Investment, Securities, Portfolio, Insurance, financial and credit risk Analysis. Mr Kayizzi, is the past President of the Uganda American Association of Read More..

Pompilla S. Agalo as “Pompi”

Pompilla S. Agalo as “Pompi,” was the voice of “Sleepless,” a popular late-night rock radio show, on 95.9 Touch FM, 2009 -2011 in Kampala. What became known as Kampala’s first Rock Music Concert, staged at Uganda national cultural center -2011, was her feat. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Read More..

Khaled Fekih-Romdhane

• Successful PRESIDENT & CEO of Longhorn IP, a renowned Patent Licensing Services Company.
• Patent Licensing Professional with cross-functional expertise in technical and legal analysis of patent portfolios
• Technical IP licensing lead with a successful track record of asserting and defending patent portfolios in high pressure environments with companies in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Read More..

Laban Opande, Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, BSc.

Laban Opande is a Kenyan-American lawyer with over 25 years of leadership, management and executive experience in a unique and vast array of fields including law, business, technology, science,  READ MORE…

Devon Lang

Devon Lang has been with Truist since 2010. He was a managing director on the corporate banking energy team and led middle-market banking in North Texas for nearly two years before the recent promotion to Regional President of North Texas.  Read More…

Audry Otondi, RN

Dedicated and highly skilled Assistant Director of Nursing with over a decade of extensive clinical experience in healthcare. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Nursing to complement a strong…  Read More…

Daudi Akera Abe

Master’s degree in chemical engineering. Worked at The Dow Chemical Company (Dow Inc.) for 35 years in the Polymer and Plastic Product Development and Process Optimization area. Read More…

David Okang

David has over 18 years of Technology Integration, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence practice experience. David’s delivery portfolio spans multiple industry sectors, including  Read More…

Judy Wang

Judy Wang is a successful business owner for 25 years, serving as President and CEO of a global commodities firm and President of a residential mortgage lending company. After graduating with Read More…

Frank Kanobana

Mr. Kanobana is native of Rwanda, former chairman of East African chamber of commerce, Frank has been in the forefront in promoting trade between US and East Africa special Rwanda and has traveled extensively to establish trade Read More…

Derrick Robinson - Founder & CEO of Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership

Derrick M. Robinson – Founder, Entrepreneur, Business & Community Leader Mr. Robinson is the Founder & CEO of Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership; a community-based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that specializes in the guidance of young men and women Read More…

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