Meg holds an MPP with experience in grant writing, project management, and policy analysis in the nonprofit, state, and federal sectors.

Esther provides executive administration and project coordination support. She keeps our Project Management and Data systems on track, and also provides virtual hospitality for Paadio team members.

Gina Muigai is a believer in endless opportunities and a career mentor to over 38,000 people and the founder of AfriMentor Consulting Group. She guides people, especially black immigrants, to uncover their potential and establish lucrative careers so they can start building generational success and wealth.

Hammed provides video and graphic design. He has consulted with dozens of small business and nonprofit leaders to elicit their brand story and connect with their market. Hammed is a great networker.

Nancy joined Paadio in summer 2021 and brings incredible skill, team leadership, and administrative organization to our Project Management team. Nancy is leading our Procurement & Workforce Diversity projects that bring economic inclusion solutions to Economic Development Authorities.

Adept and experienced in Business Consulting, Tax and Planning, Bunmi is the Founder of JeJe Tax and Accounting company. She provides training & technical assistance for Paadio's small & micro business clients.

Worked across industries, spanning multiple countries and 3 continents, to increase market access. Provided technical assistance to over 100 micro businesses in the Twin Cities to recharge during this pandemic. Trained and nurtured over 50 startups in Africa.

An avid networker and international speaker, Zak coaches Influencers in the immigrant community in influence marketing and personal brand strategy. We're glad to include Zak on our engagement team.

Vanessa's experience in talent recruitment and corporate communication positions her well to advise and assist Paadio's Program Development & Client Delivery teams from a corporate HR and Procurement lens.

Impact Zone Strategies partners with Paadio to build effective leaders in small business and provide talent recruitment and employee development workforce solutions to corporate HR Departments. Kris is an astute Trainer and Coach, and provides in depth scientifically advanced assessments that go far deeper than typical assessment profiles.

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Co-Founder of Optimum Outreach, a telecommunications service provider. An avid speaker, trainer, and networker, D'Narius is a champion for small and micro business development.