Black Spinel Initiative
Joseph K Karanja, P.Eng, PMP, PgMP is an accomplished engineering professional with a diverse background in operations, program management, and product development. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Director of Operations for the Black Spinel Initiative since May 2021, Joseph utilizes innovative, user-centric research methods to drive community-focused initiatives. Previous experience includes a role as Advanced Technology Program Manager at Inmotive Inc., where efforts were concentrated on advancing electric vehicle transmission adoption. As Program Manager at Linamar Corporation, Joseph achieved significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements through strategic project management. Education includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and a High School Diploma from the International School of Geneva.
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Black Spinel Initiative
The Black Spinel Initiative develops Leadership and Innovation skills in black kids through ESTEAM skills (STEM + Entrepreneurship + Arts). The low number of Black role models in STEM has been a limitation in driving black youth's aspiration towards STEM, but it is something we believe we can change! Through the Black Spinel Initiative, we are building an inter generational network of social, intellectual and cultural capital for the Black Community around the world. We want to empower Black youth to see themselves in positions of leadership - in their classes, extra-curricular activities, and in their communities; leadership is a skill that needs practice too!