Solomon Funchess

Solomon Funchess, born and raised in Waterloo, IA, received a B.A. in Entrepreneurship from Iowa State University and is currently pursuing a PMBA at the same institution, expecting to graduate in 2025. They have held a Human Resource Generalist position at Hawkeye Community College and served as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager at Iowa State University. Solomon founded K.I.N.G. Society, LLC, encouraging youth to pursue knowledge and integrity while providing over 10 scholarships for post-secondary education. They continue to develop communication and business management skills, preparing to launch a public speaking career with opportunities in keynote speaking and workshops on leadership and personal branding.