Nene Onyedi Ibezim

Nene Ibezim is a Project Officer at Global Schools, an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which supports a network of K12 educators and schools in 100 countries and 1350+ program alums. With a decade of experience in education and social development, Nene has spearheaded various initiatives, most notably the Leading Kids Program. This leadership development training empowers children in underserved public primary schools to unlock their potential. Nene's academic journey includes a postgraduate diploma in Liberal Studies from Ashoka University, India, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree in International Educational Development at the University of Pennsylvania. Her career spans impactful roles, such as program coordinator at Slum2School Africa, where she designed comprehensive learning programs integrating self-paced e-learning with in-person engagements. Nene has also served as a fellow at Teach For Nigeria, teaching primary school learners and later leading as a leadership development manager, where she mentored fellows to achieve outstanding academic and non-academic outcomes in low-income communities.

Recognized for her contributions, Nene was selected as an 'Inclusive Education Fellow' by Teach For All and Oak Foundation, and she emerged as the 2nd Runner-up in the 2023 Teacher Impact Awards. She was also honored as one of the Top 100 teachers worldwide in the International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 by Surasaa. In addition to her professional roles, Nene holds positions as a Teach For All Network Connector and a Global Girls' Education alumna. She is deeply committed to volunteering and empowering underserved children in slums and remote communities with quality education, entrepreneurial skills, and psychosocial support. An avid reader, Nene believes in the collective power of individuals to create positive change through active participation.