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Dr. Jenny Nuccio is the Founder and CEO of Imani Collective — a social enterprise and holistic women’s empowerment program in Mombasa, Kenya committed to breaking the generational poverty. Having lived as an integral part of her Kenyan community since 2013, she is committed to the collaborative advancement of equitable opportunity for the friends she works with every day, as well as for marginalized populations world-wide.

She also is the Co-Founder of the School of Ethical Impact and brings a unique intersection of both classroom and real-world social entrepreneurship expertise. She holds a M.Ed in Leadership Development and Communications and a Doctorate in Education where her doctoral research was focused on the resource gaps presented for social entrepreneurs and the challenges they faced in implementing change. She has a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from Texas A&M University as well as corporate sustainability and innovation certificate from Harvard University. 

Jenny has been involved as a fellow with the Stanford|Seed Transformation Program through Stanford University and the IKEA social entrepreneurship program as well as a constant advocate for women empowerment and sustainable practices in the social impact sector.

But this is only part of her identity as most days you can find her laughing with her kiddos, wondering the streets of Old Town Mombasa, or simply enjoying a great cup of Kenyan coffee.

She wears many hats, but some of her favorites are being a wife and mother of three who is passionate about spreading joy and helping inspire women from all walks of life to pursue their dreams and step into their true potential.

About this Episode:

Dr. Jenny’s passion is cultivating changemakers and passing on the incredible value she has through her global work. We discuss sustainable development in Kenya and the world, how to spot and avoid “saviorism”, and Jenny’s biggest lesson for massive sustainable impact through Imani Collective - it’s so juicy and you’ll have to listen to find out, but I will give you a hint that when she made this integration and shift in her company, her company and impact x factored in growth; it shifts the common narrative about the way we see products. Dig in and get inspired with Dr. Jenny Nuccio. 

IG: @jennynuccio @imanicollective @schoolofethicalimpact

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