Kelechi U.

Kelechi U. has over 8 years of work experience in the eCommerce, digital marketing, and technology industries. In 2020, Kelechi became the Head of Ecommerce and Co-Founder of UjuuMedia, where they scaled inaugural brands from $0 to $12MM in revenue within the first 18 months of business. From 2017-2019, Kelechi worked as an Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Consultant at KUEA Agency, where they managed ecommerce and social media strategy for ten emerging fashion brands and increased ROI brand growth using Facebook and Instagram ads. In 2019, Kelechi was the Program Manager of Tech Enabled Brands at digitalundivided, where they led the development, planning, execution, and operations of the 30 week incubator program and innovation space. From 2013-2019, Kelechi was the Ecommerce Product Manager and Founder of Zuvaa Marketplace, where they grew the company to over $4MM in GMV and managed the day to day operations of the ecommerce platform and seven person staff. Additionally, Kelechi has held other positions such as Community Manager at digitalundivided, Social Media Manager at TechieChic, Board Member at Young Men & Women's African Heritage Association, Web Design Consultant at MEMS Industry Group, and Digital Media Specialist at IRETA and TechBridgeWorld.

Kelechi U. attended Carnegie Mellon University from 2011 to 2013, where they obtained a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction (MHCI). Prior to that, they attended Michigan State University from 2007 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Media and Communication Technology, African Studies, and ICT4D (BS).