Hellen Nzinga - Executive Director / CEO Hellen is a manager of sustainable projects and advertising at UCSal. Communicator, she taught young people from the outskirts of the communication and entrepreneurship courses of the Trilha program of the Government of the State of Bahia. Hellen is also certified in Political Innovation by Asuntos Del Sur and awarded for education and technology projects, she was selected as a leader by the international fund Baobá and awarded by Mckinsey & Co. as one of the most influential female leaders in Brazil in 2021, in addition to being One Young World Ambassador. Hellen was also a Consultant for the Advocacy of Black Women within the Criola Climate Change Agenda where she presented her work at COP 27. Hellen is co-founder and executive at EcoCiclo, a brand that developed the first 100% biodegradable Brazilian sanitary pad, and that expanded its impact through the marketplace of sustainable products made by women, income generation, and women's education.

Lígia Batista is executive director of the Marielle Franco Institute. She graduated in Law from the Fluminense Federal University and is currently a master's student in Public Policy and Human Rights at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, producing analyses on democracy and the challenges to the political representation of black women. He has worked for 10 years in international organizations focused on defending human rights and promoting racial and gender justice in Brazil and Latin America. He is also a fellow of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024).

Kátia Helena Serafina Cruz Schweikardt, is a Professor at the Federal University of Amazonas. He was the Municipal Secretary of the Environment between 2013-2015. And Municipal Secretary of Education of Manaus between 2015 and 2020. When she took over, SEMED-Manaus was in 20th position among Brazilian capitals in the Basic Education Development Index, and during her management, it was among the 10 best capitals. This result was the result of integrated and shared management, carried out many hands ago, of inspiring and motivating leadership, and above all from the many lessons learned in educational practice with the collective implementation of Integral Education Schools in Manaus and in the reorganization, reconstruction and " remaking" of teacher training processes. Management learned in everyday life and in the practices of transformative schools, riverside, and indigenous schools in the Amazon. She is currently the National Secretary of Basic Education at the Ministry of Education. She was awarded the Inês e Vasconcelos Medal by the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas, in 2020, for the relevant services provided to Public Education. She was awarded the 2020 Public Spirit Award, as a national highlight in the Education Category.

Elaine Moura, Founder and CEO of the PopCorn Gourmet Group, chef, journalist, mother and businesswoman. In addition to the franchise market, the brand now packages its products for large supermarket chains and emporiums in Brazil. With more than 50 franchised units, 5 of which are popcorn-themed cafes and the rest kiosks, spread across all regions of Brazil, the group is now launching Pop Milky - Popcorn and Popcorn Milkshakes stores and kiosks. A different, young, light, and unusual experience. The Group was accelerated by entities such as Endeavor and Sebrae. Attentive to diversity and inclusion policies, the CEO has more than 80% of her team of leaders, made up of diverse people (women, black people, gays, trans). This policy extends to entrepreneurs, today with more than 80% female franchisees, the group is beginning to attract more black people to undertake business with the brand, with flexible conditions for expansion within the network. Elaine Moura is also one of the leaders of the “Entre Raízes” movement that connects black entrepreneurs and executives, to network, experience, and talk circles with the aim of bringing new opportunities to these women and their entire ecosystem.

Andreza Rocha, a specialist in relationship and engagement experiences with the technology community, especially underrepresented groups (Race/Gender), today through the AfrOya Tech Hub. With this performance, she was elected one of the 100 most influential black personalities in Lusofonia by Bantumen - Powerlist 100 in 2023.

Among the skills developed over the last 20 years is the design, curation, and management of corporate and community events aiming to co-create Employer Branding / Engagement / Experience strategies. Digital Products Consultant, the current highlight project is consultancy for the construction of the Nath Play 2.0 platform, a product from the company Nath Finance. The work involves the intersection of business, technology, and user experience, translating market trends into guidelines for the technical team.

Independent researcher in Internet Governance with the topic of Algorithmic Discrimination in the Labor Market (Recruitment/HR platforms) and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence. With these experiences, I have accumulated recognitions such as “100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics" in 2021 and LinkedIn Top Voice in IA 2023, in addition to teaching for 03 years a class on Algorithmic Discrimination in the Labor Market in the Anti-Racist Training Course in Law and Collective Technology Aqualtune. Acting as Speaker, Host, and Master of Ceremonies at Events, Mentor for Communities, Startups, and Technology Professionals.

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Andreza Rocha, a professional with 20 years of experience in the technology and innovation ecosystem. Founder and Creative Director of AfrOya Tech, Racial DEI project hub focused on IT and Innovation, developing projects in people management, projects, and digital products. Recognized as Linkedin's Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence and elected one of the 100 most influential black people in Lusofonia by Bantumen Powerlist. Acting as Speaker, Host, and Master of Ceremonies at Events, Mentor for Communities, Startups, and Technology Professionals.

Maria Aparecida da Silva Bento, or Cida Bento, was born in São Paulo (SP). PhD in psychology, in 2002 she defended the thesis entitled "Narcissistic pacts in racism: whiteness and power in business organizations and public authorities". She is a counselor and one of the founders of the Center for the Study of Labor Relations and Inequalities (Ceert). She was a visiting professor at the University of Texas and, in 2015, was chosen by the British magazine The Economist as one of the fifty most influential people in the world in the field of diversity.

An engineer by training and curious by nature, a refrain from master Tim Maia represents me perfectly “... discoverer of the 7 seas, I want to sail!”; The goal was to visit 40 countries before I was 40, and I've already reached 60 and as other cultures fascinate me, we keep counting. Ask me about business and how to launch products in different countries, I can also help you with my knowledge about channels and segments, my most recent adventure was in internal auditing and risk management; Nowadays I dedicate myself to learning more about data strategy and how it can best be used for the company's growth. Furthermore, making the most of your energy counts, I have dedicated part of my time to my purpose and I am pleased to be a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader for South America.

Aline Odara is a social scientist, pedagogue, researcher of ethnic-racial relations, candomblecist, passionate about Afro-Brazilian culture, and activist in the fight for Racial Equity.  She is the creator and Executive Director of the Agbara Fund, the 1st Black Women's Fund in Brazil. She is among the 100 Innovative Women of Época Negócios Magazine in 2023 and is the winner of the Folha de SP 2023 Social Entrepreneur Award.

Thaís Nascimento is a journalist, who graduated in Social Sciences and postgraduate in ESG and Corporate Sustainability at FGV. She is currently Program Coordinator at GIFE, where she leads the Racial Equity Thematic Network. The network coordinates social investors through actions focused on strengthening racial justice and combating racism. These actions include training meetings, exchange of experiences, reflection, project development, promotion of black forms and arrangements of philanthropy, production, and sharing of knowledge, in addition to encouraging the adoption of internal equity policies.

Master's student in Academic Administration at Fecap SP. Carried out the Women in Leadership Program - UCLA Anderson. He completed the Counselor Development Program - Fundação Dom Cabral and ESG and Stankeholders - FIA. She has worked for large third-sector institutions and is currently Institutional Relationship Manager and Leader of the Pacto das Pretas Collective at the Pacto pela Equality Racial Association and co-founder of the Tecendo o Ajante Project.

Silvana Bahia is co-executive director at Olabi – an organization dedicated to diversifying the technology and innovation scene in Brazil. Experimenter, activist, and researcher, master in Culture and Territorialities from UFF. Publisher of the book “Can a robot be racist?”, the first book in the Museu do Ajantes’ Thinking Tomorrows Collection, released in 2023. Considered one of the 100 most important innovative people in the world by The Future Laboratory in England, she is a columnist for Fast Company Brazil, where he shares his insights on technology and innovation. In 2023, it received the Internet Governance Highlights award granted by the Internet Steering Committee – CGI.

Márcia Regina de Lima Silva is the Secretariat for Affirmative Action Policies, Combating and Overcoming Racism at the Ministry of Racial Equality. Professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of São Paulo. She is a senior researcher associated with the Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning (CEBRAP), where she coordinated the AFRO-Center for Research and Training in Race, Gender, and Racial Justice. She has a PhD in Sociology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2001). He held a Post-Doctorate at the University of Columbia (2011-2012) and was a Visiting Fellow at the Afro-Latin American Research Institute (ALARI) of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Studies at Harvard University (2016-2017). Its research themes are racial inequalities and race relations, with an emphasis on gender and race, education, the labor market, and affirmative action policies.

Deloise de Fátima is the Executive Director and Founder of Batukee, with over 15 years of experience in formulating public policies and driving social change. He has a degree in Public Policy Management from the University of São Paulo and a master's degree in Human and Social Sciences from the Federal University of ABC. She worked in leadership positions in the public and third sectors, being recognized as a Fellow of the BWell (Black Women in Executive Leadership) program, At Batukee, she leads initiatives aimed at promoting more inclusive social transformations, redesigning the profile of decision-makers and contributing to healthy working relationships. In addition to her leadership roles, Deloise is currently a guest professor at FGV and is involved in mentoring, advisory positions, and educational initiatives, sharing her experience through lectures, educational programs, and podcasts.

Erika Hilton is the first black and trans-Federal Deputy elected in the history of Brazil. In SP, it received 256,903 votes, being the 9th most voted in the state. Currently, she is the Leader of the Psol-Rede Bench, president of the Mixed Parliamentary Front for Citizenship and LGBTI+ Rights of the National Congress, and vice-president of the Commission on Human Rights, Minorities and Racial Equality. Furthermore, she was a member of the Commission that investigated the coup attacks on January 8, 2023, in Brazil. She was the president of the Human Rights Commission of the São Paulo City Council in 2012 and 2022, during her term as councilor of the city of São Paulo, having received the most votes in the 2020 municipal elections. In the city, she was the author of the Law that created the Municipal Fund to Combat Hunger and presided over the first CPI that investigated the origins and causes of violence against trans and transvestite people. Erika was named twice by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 leaders of the new generation, in 2021 and 2023, she entered the list of the 100 most influential people of African descent in the world and one of the five global activists awarded for her fight to defend the LGBTQIA+ community by the MTV European Music Awards."

TEDx Speaker | Professor and researcher at FGV DIREITO SP | Vice President of Equity at Fundação Lemann | Federal Counselor of the OAB for the State of São Paulo.

MARIA JOSÉ, 50 YEARS OLD, is a social worker, resident of Salvador (BA), and has worked with fishing communities for 20 years. He is a member of the Fishermen's Pastoral Council (CPP), the Mahin Collective, the Black Coalition for Rights, and a Specialist in the Rights of Peoples and Traditional Communities from the UFBA Faculty of Law. Zezé, as she likes to be called, carries out a range of advisory work for fishing, shellfish, quilombola, and traditional communities affected by a predatory development model that causes land conflicts, environmental degradation, and human rights violations for these populations. It contributes to the expansion of complaints of environmental racism, legal support, and mobilization to demand solutions from the powers that be. Among the communities monitored are the quilombos Boca do Rio, Riacho de Santo Antônio, Quilombo Zumbi, and communities on Ilha de Maré. The Mangrove inspires Zezé for being the birthplace of many species, a very important ecosystem in the world with immense roots that are in the open air, showing that life must be respected in all its forms.

Master in Education from the Université Du Quebec à Montreal / Canada, Graduated in Vernacular Literature and Degree in Portuguese from UFBA, winner of the Human Rights award from the Ministry of Justice in 2003; Rector of the State University of Bahia (1998-2005) getting closer to Local Social Movements, carrying out joint work with Civil Society. Created the Teacher Training Program - Uneb 2000 Network, today with approximately 10,000 graduated teachers in 275 municipalities in Bahia. Enabled the operation of community pre-university courses for people of African descent, implementing exemption from selection fees (entrance exams) for students from these courses; establishing quotas for people of African descent at the university in 2002. Professional with multiple knowledge, socially and emotionally recognized, laureate, representative of different sectors of Civil Society, the Knowledge Society, different levels and structures of power and knowledge. He served, generally as a member of renowned knowledge, on the State Councils: Education, Development of Black Communities, Policies for Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights, Policies for Women, and the National Council for the Promotion of Racial Equality and IPHAN. She served as Superintendent of Human Rights at the Secretariat of Justice, Citizenship and Human Rights of the State Government and currently as Secretary of Reparations at the Municipality of Salvador, where she develops the programs – Salvador sem Racismo, through the Program to Combat Institutional Racism (PCRI ), from the Observatory of Racial Discrimination and LGBT Violence Against Women, Seal of Ethnic-Racial Diversity and support for traditional communities, quilombolas and Candomblé terreiros, Affirmative Actions for black people and the LGBT+ community based on the Seal of LGBT+ Diversity. Ivete was born in the city of Salvador, is a widow, mother of three children; Djara Mahim, Tansir Omoni and James Akim; and grandmother of Enzo Akin and Ben Akim. In parallel to her academic life, Ivete has always been linked to the fight against racism and the defense of citizenship and human rights, with an emphasis on black communities, LGBT+ communities, the elderly, children, teenagers, and LGBTQIA+ citizenship.

Lisiane Lemos - Current Position: Extraordinary Secretary for Digital Inclusion and Support for Equity Policies.Lisiane Lemos' trajectory is marked by its plurality.A technology specialist by choice, her passion for the digital universe arose from her experience as an executive in one of the most important multinationals in the world. From this point on, he began to engage in movements to include underrepresented populations in business spaces, becoming a spokesperson in the field.Your main challenge as a leadership figure is to implement the use of technology as an instrument of social advancement within the corporate world.To this end, she co-created and co-led initiatives such as the Black Professionals Network, the Racial Equality Committee in the Mulheres do Brasil group, and Conselheira 101. She also works as a mentor in Google's startup program, Black Funders Fund, and She is a professor at the Business Technology MBA at PUCRS.He has a degree in Law, two MBAs, a post-MBA in Corporate Governance and certifications in the areas of education and change management. She was born and raised in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, and considers herself a naturally curious person, always believing in the power of knowledge to evolve as a leader.Your main purpose is to make the world better than when you entered it, using any tool at your disposal to make that happen.

Aimee is a writer, democratic innovator, and visionary champion of racial and gender justice. She is the Founder and President of She the People, the nation's leading organization dedicated to an America redefined and inspired by women of color.Renowned for her national efforts to build inclusive, multiracial coalitions, Allison organized and moderated the nation's first presidential forum for women of color, attended by Presidential candidates and more than 1,000 women from across the country, garnering major national press.At She the People, Allison leverages media, research, and analysis to show the power of the women of color electorate, increase voter engagement, and advocate for racial, economic, and gender justice. In her writings in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and Essence Magazine, Allison has made the definitive case that women of color are the saving graces of our American democracy.Her early experience growing up in a multiracial family and searching for belonging in mostly white communities honed her ability to build bridges with others often marginalized and dismissed. Her work is firmly grounded in finding shared history and a common vision to create new political and cultural pathways to change.Allison holds a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Education from Stanford University. In the early 1990s, Allison earned a rare honorable discharge from the U.S. Army as a conscientious objector, launching 30 years of efforts to build communities and launch campaigns grounded in love, justice, and belonging. She is at work on several groundbreaking media projects highlighting the legacy and history-making impact of women of color as the vanguards for multiracial solidarity and democracy.

Dr Marisella Ouma is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over twenty-five years of well-rounded experience in law specializing in Intellectual Property. She was one of the founding Directors of Akili Dada, and has been involved in various mentorship programmes. for girls and young women. She is currently the Head of Legal at the Central Bank of Kenya. She has been involved in various research projects on intellectual property, innovation, and governance and is widely published. She holds a Doctorate in Intellectual Property from Queen Mary, University of London, an LLM from Stockholm University and an LLB from the University of Nairobi. She is currently the Deputy General Counsel at the Central Bank of Kenya.

Hon. Lady Justice Kossy studied law at the University of Nairobi and was engaged in private practice of law before she joined the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission as an attorney and investigator for over 10 years where conducted investigations on the illegal alienation of public assets and represented the commission in recovery proceedings filed in court. She pursued alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in asset recovery and was instrumental in the recovery of public land including land reserved for schools, water treatment and distribution, public beach, Uhuru Gardens, Mombasa, court land, prison land, public clinic’s land, ferry land and road reserves among others.When the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Eastern Africa (ARINEA) was formed in Kigali in November 2013, she was elected as the first President ARINEA a position she held until September 2016. She championed inter-agency cooperation and coordination among the law enforcement agencies and was instrumental in international cooperation initiatives on asset recovery targeting proceeds of crime. Kossy was appointed a Judge of the Environment and Land Court in December 2016. She was elected President of the Kenya Judges Welfare Association in September 2021 and served for two years. She served in the Committee that drafted the Judicial Code of Conduct. She enjoys reading, taking long walks and finds time to spend in nature for inner peace. She is passionate about the environment, justice, integrity, public service and women empowerment. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Women’s, Children’s and Nature’s Rights in Environmental Governance.

Brenda is a prominent figure in the tech industry, renowned for her dedication to promoting computer science education for all. She is the current President and CEO of AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organization that works to connect and empower women and nonbinary people in technology, with a vision of intersectional gender equity and pay parity in the tech ecosystem.With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Brenda is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the field. She is a recognized leader in the movement to make computer science education accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic background.Prior to joining AnitaB.org, she spent 8+ years managing computer science and information technology for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In 2011, while she was still at CPS, she founded the groundbreaking Computer Science for All program, which aims to maximize the potential of every student through a computer science education defined by equity, empowerment, and opportunity. Also, during that time, Brenda participated in the founding of the Chicago chapter of Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Through her efforts, she connected with educators and industry leaders to raise awareness about the importance of computer science education and the need to increase access to those opportunities.In 2016, Brenda was appointed to the Obama White House’s Tech Inclusion Task Force, where she worked with other experts to create strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.As the leader of AnitaB.org, Brenda has continued to influence technology equity on a global scale. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its reach to include programs that support women and nonbinary technologists at all stages of their careers, including mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy.Brenda’s contributions to the field of technology education have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the 2017 Computer Science Education Week Champion of Change Award from the White House and the 2019 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Lifetime Achievement Award. Brenda was named to the 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 list for Impact, and was recently selected as one of five honorees for the 2024 SXSW Community Service Awards. She is a passionate advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice in the tech industry, and her work continues to inspire and empower women, nonbinary people, and historically excluded groups in technology.

Ana [she/her/hers] is the Vice President of Planned Parenthood Global's Latin America Program and is an expert in the intersections of race, gender, reproductive justice, and the arts. She has over fifteen years of experience working with international organizations and social movements in several countries in the Americas and Africa.Ana’s work centers transnational collaborations with social movements, civil society, UN agencies, and international organizations to promote dignity and justice for all people, especially in racialized and excluded communities. She served as a thought leader on human rights issues to different stakeholders, providing strategic vision and guidance, including to WHO, UNFPA, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and the Permanent Forum on People of African descent. Ana is a Soros Equality Fellow and sits on the board of the White Ribbon Alliance and is considered by the United Nations to be one of the most influential people of African descent in the world. Born and raised in Brazil, Ana is tri-lingual and fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

A creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada has worked for two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world, She has conceived groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championing the formation of the first 'Women and Girls of Color Design Council' within a premium philanthropic and venture organization, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision making.

Resourceful and creative Human Resources Leader with expertise and experience across the full spectrum of Human Resources. Collaborative team player with a track record of delivering high quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges, drive change and produce results that positively impact people and performance.

Teresa is an activist, advocate, renowned public speaker, organizational strategist, and a proven leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors. Having spent over 20 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity and the elimination of institutionalized oppression, she now serves as the President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women.Prior to joining the Ms. Foundation for Women, Younger served as the executive director of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women and as executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut – the first African American and the first woman to hold that position.Younger is a thought leader at the critical intersections of gender and race. Within the philanthropic sector, she serves on initiatives to shape and change the narrative of women and girls, including Women’s Funding Network, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, Funders for Reproductive Equity, Philanthropy New York, and Black Girls Freedom Fund.Younger is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and in 2018 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in Humanities from the University of New Haven. In 2021 she was inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. She is also a proud lifetime Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient.

Annamie Paul is a multilingual human rights lawyer and climate policy advocate whose international career spans politics, diplomacy, and the non-profit sector. She made history in 2020 when she became the first Black person elected to lead a major Canadian federal party.Annamie is a widely recognised and frequent speaker on climate, sustainability, and human rights. She serves as a Climate and Sustainability Advisor to leading organizations, including the Institute for Integrated Transitions where she provides strategic advice on the integration of material climate risks and opportunities in IFIT’s global conflict resolution work. In her previous role as Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Annamie was a tireless advocate for climate and environmental justice who built grassroot coalitions to champion climate action. In 2021 and 2022 she was named Woman of the Year and Person of the Year by several leading Canadian media outlets in recognition of her advocacy.Annamie is a Member of the Ontario Bar and holds a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. An awardee of the prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship and Action Canada Fellowship, she is a citizen of Canada, St. Kitts and Nevis (CARICOM/OECS Member), and a permanent resident of Spain. Annamie has lived and worked in the Caribbean, Western Europe, North America, and Africa, and is fluent in English and French and proficient in Catalan and Spanish. She is the proud mother of two sons.

Nana is an executive with 24 years of experience in private equity, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. She began her career at Goldman Sachs in New York where she was introduced to private equity. She, however, pivoted and joined the private equity firm, Emerging Capital Partners, to invest in companies in Africa.She was initially based in Washington, DC but moved to Nigeria in 2011 to cover the firm’s Anglophone West Africa portfolio. In total, she spent over 16 years at the firm. Ms. Appiah-Korang is currently a consultant who works with institutions on the private equity/ fund of fund strategy. She sits on a number of Investment Committees focused on Africa private equity or fund of funds. She is also on the board of Vanguard Assurance in Ghana. She is also the co-founder of Amayi Foods Limited, a Nigeria based female founded and female led food systems platform which has been innovative in impact and localization.Amayi is a leader in developing local solutions for inputs which have been historically only imported into Nigeria. She is also leading the company’s expansion into the US. Ms. Appiah-Korang is also passionate about education and sits on the board of a number of initiatives including Image Worldwide, Dikan, Akua Kuenyehia Foundation and the Child2Child Book Foundation, a non-profit set up by her daughters and two of their friends.

Born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Chef Fatmata Binta hails from a Fulani family of Guinean descent. Deeply connected to the culture, customs, and cuisine of the Fulani, the largest nomadic group in West and Central Africa, her culinary journey is rooted in her upbringing in a Fulani community and has propelled her onto the global stage.Chef Binta's gastronomic vision encourages guests to explore flavors and sustenance through the perspectives of Fulani women, celebrating the often overlooked ingredients of Africa. She has traveled extensively, collaborating with renowned chefs and exploring diverse cooking techniques and ingredients.Her achievements include winning the prestigious 2022 Basque Culinary World Prize and the 2021 Best Chef Rising Star Award. She also serves as a United Nations Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. In 2020, she founded the Fulani Kitchen Foundation, which aims to promote food security and empower women. The Basque Culinary World Prize enabled Chef Binta to equip her foundation with machinery to assist women in Northern Ghana with fonio harvesting, enhancing local supply and international scalability.Bloomberg highlighted her mission and vision, focusing on the ancient grain fonio, which Chef Binta champions as a solution to food security in Africa and beyond. She has launched global initiatives like the chef's challenge in collaboration with the FAO, encouraging the use of millets, including fonio, in kitchens worldwide. In April 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Chef Fatmata Binta announced a new project aimed at supporting women fonio producers in Ghana. The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and boosting their productivity and income. Funded by the FAO under a Technical Cooperation Project, the training includes hands-on sessions on fonio production, harvesting, packaging, and accessing markets. In January 2024, Chef Binta partnered with the World Bank for the TasteOfChange Instagram series, where she shared her unique Fonio Jollof recipe.

Jandaraci Araujo has over 25 years of experience in online and offline retail companies, specializing in finance, marketing, B2B/B2C sales, and digital transformation. She has held executive roles in the public sector at the state level, serving as the Deputy Secretary for Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses for the State of São Paulo and as the Executive Director of Banco do Povo Paulista. She holds a specialization in Governance from UCLA Anderson School of Management and Saint Paul Escola de Negócios, Sustainability from EADA Business School in Barcelona, an MBA in Finance from FGV/SP, and an MBA in Management from Fundação Dom Cabral. She serves as an advisor for Women Directors Brasil and Capitalismo Consciente Brasil. She is a Board Member at D1000, Future Climate Group, and Instituto Inhotim, and a board member of the Instituto Mulheres do Brasil.

Journalist with a degree in Communication from the College of Technology and Sciences (FTC), a Master’s degree in Communication from the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), and Executive Coordinator of Odara – Black Women’s Institute.

Founder of the Odara Institute, she is part of the coordination of the Black Women’s Network of the Northeast, works with the Articulation of Black Brazilian Women’s Organizations (AMNB), and is the coordinator for the Brazil sub-region in the Network of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women.