Nene Onyedi Ibezim has a decade of experience in education and social development. She is a dedicated Project Officer (Advocacy) at Global Schools- an initiative by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. She founded the Leading Kids Program, empowering children in underserved schools to develop their leadership potential. Nene actively advocates for equal access to quality education and has previously worked as a Leadership Development Manager at Teach For Nigeria. She was recognized as the first runner-up at the 2023 Teacher Impact Awards by Suraasa. Nene believes the YIF can help her develop impactful strategies for global change.