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Ivan is a Rwandan born, Kampala raised accountant currently plying his tax accounting trade for a major firm in Chicago. Ivan has a Masters in Data Analytics and Taxation, and a Bachelors in Accounting.  His immigrant’s pursuit of umunezero started when he moved to Kampala from Kigali as a young boy, and continues on today.

I started HEIRITAGE in the summer of last year not long after I came up with the idea of raising money to support our community for COVID-19 relief. There were already multiple GofundMe pages for the same initiative so I had creative with ways to achieve that goal.  The “Iwacu” necklace is not only an emblem that represents our Rwandan heritage but each purchase of the jewelry makes a difference in someone’s life back our community”

Ibrahim Intwari is a Rwandan visual storyteller based in Sydney, Australia. He identifies himself as a writer before anything else, since it is his most powerful form of expression which then inspires his photography and filmmaking. His written work is mostly based on self love, self awareness, self development, mental health and toxic masculinity. Through being vulnerable in his work, he as had the Opportunity to meet with like minded people who want to empower others by sharing their stories as well.  

Fiona is the founder & creative director of Anaya Arts; minimalist art that is inspired by representation.  Her unique style evolved from childhood doodling that eventually turned into creative expression. She aims to inspire & empower through her artwork

Therese is passionate about leveraging science, tech, and art to create solutions that improve the human experience. She created Iraba because she knew first-hand what it’s like to be frustrated and confused about natural hair, and believed that people with even the curliest and tiniest of curls deserve a better haircare experience. She has worked in various industries including pharmaceutical technology and agriculture value addition before she founded Kemura, the product development firm that supports various projects in the making.

Ezra Kenyanya is the founder and director of VUNA International, an organization that seeks to empower isolated communities with inadequate access to healthcare, education, and food security in Africa. In recent years, the organization’s work has expanded to work with immigrant youth in the diaspora. Prior to coming to Jeremiah Program, Ezra served as Community Organizer and Consultant for non-profit organizations both nationally and internationally. His expertise has benefitted organizations such as Volunteer Coordinator African Career, Education & Resources Inc. (ACER), Monitoring and Evaluation United Ways MI, Capacity Building HAFARI Malagasy Madagascar, Training for Youth Intervention Program Association (YIPA) MN, and World Vision Kenya program consultant. Ezra is an alumnus of the University of New Hampshire and received his BA in Science and an MSc in Community and International Development from Andrews University. He has a special interest in youth empowerment and education sustainability and has conducted fieldwork projects in Madagascar leading to a paper that will soon be published in the Journal of International Relations and Diplomacy. Ezra has spoken extensively at world events for youth, students, young professionals, and civic leaders, most of his work has been done in East and Central Africa and North America. Ezra currently works at Jeremiah Program as the Volunteer Manager, he also serves part-time at Kenya Community SDA Church in Minnesota where he is helping to establish a Youth Community Center of Influence for young Africans.

Tabitha is a therapist, activist, motivational speaker, and consultant whose work centers on the intersection between the transferring and transforming of trauma across generations. Whether facilitating a workshop with an organization or working with individuals through one-on-one sessions, the healer in her uses all avenues to deepen people's relationship with the legacies they unconsciously inherit. Tabitha is the founder and strategic advisor for EDJA, a program that combats SGBV in Uganda, and an educator of global communities committed to end cycles of SGBV.

Abigail Greaves is the Director of Respiratory and Sleep Services and is the Emergency Management Coordinator for her hospital. Abigail has a Masters in Global Public Health, a Bachelors in Healthcare Administration, and an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care. She also has a certification in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Relief. Abigail is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, and a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor and has been working in healthcare for over a decade.  Abigail is the founder of the “Health for Healthcare Professional” podcast where she and different guests discuss ways to promote and encourage health for healthcare workers. Day in and day out healthcare workers focus on the health of their patients, shouldn’t they be allowed to focus on their health as well? The podcast is available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health4healthcareprofessionals/

Abigail Greaves is the Director of Respiratory and Sleep Services and is the Emergency Management Coordinator for her hospital. Abigail has a Masters in Global Public Health, a Bachelors in Healthcare Administration, and an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care. She also has a certification in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Relief. Abigail is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, and a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor and has been working in healthcare for over a decade. Abigail is the founder of the “Health for Healthcare Professional” podcast where she and different guests discuss ways to promote and encourage health for healthcare workers. Day in and day out healthcare workers focus on the health of their patients, shouldn’t they be allowed to focus on their health as well? The podcast is available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health4healthcareprofessionals/

Rowena Masoka Ndlovu is a senior communications advisor of Canada (CIRNAC) she is a health advocate, mother, wife and is changing the narrative on the conversation of sex in the African households.

Rowena Masoka Ndlovu is a senior communications advisor of Canada (CIRNAC) she is a health advocate, mother, wife and is changing the narrative on the conversation of sex in the African households.

Conphidance is an award winning, multi-talented entertainer, mostly known for his starring role as Iwegbuna, "The Cowboy" on Little America (Apple TV+). Conphidance also plays a recurring guest star on the CBS comedy, Bob Hearts Abishola and has played other strong roles in major Hollywood productions including American Gods (Starz), a recurring role on Complications (USA Network), Emmy Award winning Atlanta (FX network) and the comedy feature, Fist Fight opposite Ice Cube. Starting out as a dancer, drummer, and musician, Conphidance has now written and produced original shorts, plays, comedy sketches, and a web series. The first feature film he produced is called Klippers, which was written and directed by Ofu Obekpa, and it premiered in Nigeria. Conphidance has continued to develop original TV and film contents and currently pitching his stories.  Soon to be a creator of a major TV comedy series, stay connected, because God is on his side and he is not stopping

Conphidance is an award winning, multi-talented entertainer, mostly known for his starring role as Iwegbuna, "The Cowboy" on Little America (Apple TV+). Conphidance also plays a recurring guest star on the CBS comedy, Bob Hearts Abishola and has played other strong roles in major Hollywood productions including American Gods (Starz), a recurring role on Complications (USA Network), Emmy Award winning Atlanta (FX network) and the comedy feature, Fist Fight opposite Ice Cube. Starting out as a dancer, drummer, and musician, Conphidance has now written and produced original shorts, plays, comedy sketches, and a web series. The first feature film he produced is called Klippers, which was written and directed by Ofu Obekpa, and it premiered in Nigeria. Conphidance has continued to develop original TV and film contents and currently pitching his stories. Soon to be a creator of a major TV comedy series, stay connected, because God is on his side and he is not stopping

Tabitha Mpamira is a therapist, activist, motivational speaker, and consultant on sexual and gender-based violence.      

Tabitha Mpamira is a therapist, activist, motivational speaker, and consultant on sexual and gender-based violence.

Achu (RifleX) Ebong Mba is a musical artist, host of the acclaimed Stuck in The Middle podcast, and author of the new best-selling novel No Such Thing As Halfway. With over a decade studying and writing literature for published blogs, RifleX has a uniquely powerful voice that shines through in his book on love, tribalism, and the importance we place on family traditions. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Masters of Science in Cyber Security degree from the University of Maryland and is a proud member of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. RifleX lives and works mostly out of his home in Laurel, Maryland and dreams of a time when he can spend his summers in Cameroon. His new celebrated and indelible debut novel, 'No Such Thing As Halfway', gives voice to both young men and young ladies as they tell the story of their long-distance romance and the forces that threaten to tear it apart. Demi and Yonas have been dating for almost six years since they met on social media. Though their families expect them to only take spouses from their respective tribes and/or country, Demi and Yonas promise each other to fight the traditions and break the mold. Eight years into their long-distance romance, after wearying and extensive battles with both Demi's family and Yonas family, their future is endangered when Yonas bails out of their pact, cascading their relationship into demise. Depleted, contrite, and filled with regret, Yonas knows the only way to save their relationship and keep his promise to Demi is to go back for his beloved. But is he too late? An exhilarating novel of immeasurable emotional power, No Such Thing As Halfway asks how much we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of love or for the sake of the family.

Achu (RifleX) Ebong Mba is a musical artist, host of the acclaimed Stuck in The Middle podcast, and author of the new best-selling novel No Such Thing As Halfway. With over a decade studying and writing literature for published blogs, RifleX has a uniquely powerful voice that shines through in his book on love, tribalism, and the importance we place on family traditions. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Masters of Science in Cyber Security degree from the University of Maryland and is a proud member of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. RifleX lives and works mostly out of his home in Laurel, Maryland and dreams of a time when he can spend his summers in Cameroon. His new celebrated and indelible debut novel, 'No Such Thing As Halfway', gives voice to both young men and young ladies as they tell the story of their long-distance romance and the forces that threaten to tear it apart. Demi and Yonas have been dating for almost six years since they met on social media. Though their families expect them to only take spouses from their respective tribes and/or country, Demi and Yonas promise each other to fight the traditions and break the mold. Eight years into their long-distance romance, after wearying and extensive battles with both Demi's family and Yonas family, their future is endangered when Yonas bails out of their pact, cascading their relationship into demise. Depleted, contrite, and filled with regret, Yonas knows the only way to save their relationship and keep his promise to Demi is to go back for his beloved. But is he too late? An exhilarating novel of immeasurable emotional power, No Such Thing As Halfway asks how much we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of love or for the sake of the family.

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