Emeka Okafor Jr

Emeka Okafor Jr is a seasoned product manager with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently working at Meta since June 2020. Emeka has spearheaded the development of Generative Artificial Intelligence products and leads a cross-border team focused on serving the African market at Meta's first engineering office in Lagos, Nigeria. Prior roles include Group Product Manager at Instacart, where Emeka enhanced food accessibility, and Product Manager positions at Instagram and Facebook, focusing on music and storytelling features. Emeka's earlier career includes consulting at Accenture and account management at 3M, with a foundational background in research at the University of Minnesota, where Emeka investigated key biological factors related to Sickle Cell Disease. Emeka holds a degree in Cognitive and Biological Sciences, Behavioral Sciences from the University of Minnesota.