AfriCon 2023: Celebrating 60 yrs of Africa Day

Winnie Okello, P.E

The in-person AFRICONⓇ Conference experience is bringing together culture, entertainment, innovation, activism, education & more from the global Black Diaspora. Tap in with exclusive panels and discussions on the hottest trends with leaders in culture, entertainment, business, technology and policy, or connect with some amazing black businesses as well as different countries looking to promote their tourism—there’s an opportunity for everyone. Pull up, grab your crew and your tickets, and join us at the largest Diaspora focused conference of the year.

Afro Ball

This is a fashion conscious, philanthropic event which celebrates individuals who are amplifying Africa and the diaspora by excelling within their respective professional and creative fields.

Past Honorees include:

  • Jidenna (Rapper & Singer)
  • Karen Bass (Congresswoman)
  • Jackie Aina (Beauty youtube & influencer)
  • Ethiopia Habtemariam (Chairman/CEO of Motown Records)
  • Claude Kameni (Fashion Designer)
  • Ayo Tometi (Co-founder of Black Lives Matter and Founder of Diaspora Rising)
  • Tunji Balogun (CEO of Def Jam Recordings)

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Winnie Okello, P.E

About Winnie Okello, P.E

I Graduated from Bucknell University with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, an have been working in the civil & environmental engineering sector for over a decade. My areas of specialty include: Civil -(Roadway & structural analysis) and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental/ Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Materials Recycling, Research, Social Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, & the Human-Element of Engineering. I am a strong advocate for more equitable representation and inclusivity of women in the STEM sectors, and more importantly, bringing the fullness of who we are to what we do.
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