Amanda Obidike

Amanda Obidike is an accomplished CEO and Co-founder of STEMi Makers Africa, currently serving on the New Initiatives Committee at IEEE. With extensive experience as a Technical Advisor for the African Union, Amanda plays a key role in shaping Africa's education strategy centered on science and technology. As a Board Trustee for The Mothers' Amalgamated International Foundation, Amanda ensures governance and alignment with community needs, while also contributing as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Nigerian Global Affairs Council and as a Digital Technologies & Policy Lab Expert for UNESCO. An advocate for social justice in science, Amanda has served on the leadership board of 500 Women Scientists NYC and was a TechWomen Fellow with the U.S. Department of State. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence in progress and multiple advanced degrees in data science and business administration, Amanda also has a strong background in data strategy and technology implementation.