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Egbunno Genevieve Chinonso

Current Position & Affiliation: Research Fellow at University of California

Fellowship: Fellow of the Global Association for Research and Innovation – FeGARI (Interdisciplinary Impact)

Bio: Egbunno Genevieve Chinonso is an award-winning leader and social innovator recognized for her transformative contributions to gender equity, leadership development, and community empowerment. As founder of Sovieve Academy, she has advanced women’s economic inclusion and youth innovation across Africa. Her impact has earned her global honors including the YALI Leadership Award for Outstanding African Leader, Black Research Fellowship, and recognition among the 30 Most Influential Women Leaders of the YALI Network. Through her visionary initiatives and thought leadership, she continues to shape global dialogues on social transformation, empowerment, and sustainable development, establishing herself as a figure of extraordinary ability and influence.