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MEET THE TEAM

The Visionaries Behind Hub 17 Driving Sustainable Innovation

Leadership Team

Visionary leaders guiding our mission and strategy

Dr. Akpem CEO

Dr. Akpem Terese .S

Founder & CEO

Former UN Sustainable Development Director with 15+ years of experience in impact innovation and cross-sector collaboration.

Sarah Chen

Mr. Tamen Kuma

Co-Founder

Tech entrepreneur and former MIT Media Lab researcher specializing in sustainable technology solutions and digital transformation.

Core Team Members

The brilliant minds driving our day-to-day operations

Marcus Rodriguez

Tanko Precious

Administrative Staff

Manages day-to-day operations at Hub 17 with expertise in administrative processes and office coordination.

Circular Economy SDG Strategy Innovation
Elena Petrova

Asongo Stanley Terkuma

Head of Research and Documentation

Leads research and documentation efforts at Hub 17 with expertise in data analysis and knowledge management

Partnerships Policy International Relations
David Kim

Esa Kris

Web Developer

Full-stack developer building our digital platforms for global collaboration and innovation tracking.

Web Development UI/UX Mobile Dev
Aisha Johnson

Celestine Imianmiann

Head of Programs

Oversees programme planning and execution at Hub 17 with expertise in project management and stakeholder coordination.

Data Science Impact Metrics SDG Tracking
James Wilson

James Wilson

Community Engagement Manager

Building and nurturing our global community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

Community Building Events Networking
Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Sustainability Specialist

Environmental scientist ensuring all projects align with sustainability principles and circular economy models.

Environmental Science Circular Economy Carbon Footprint
Sophie Williams

Sophie Williams

Education & Training Lead

Developing educational programs and workshops to empower communities with sustainable innovation skills.

Education Workshops Capacity Building
Robert Chen

Robert Chen

Communications Director

Storyteller amplifying our impact through strategic communications, media relations, and content creation.

Communications Content Strategy Media Relations
Lisa Tanaka

Lisa Tanaka

Project Manager

Agile project manager coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver impactful SDG solutions on time and on budget.

Project Management Agile Team Coordination
Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

Social Impact Lead

Ensuring all initiatives create meaningful social impact with focus on inclusivity, equity, and community empowerment.

Social Impact Inclusion Community Development

Advisory Board

Global experts guiding our strategic direction

Dr. Amina Suleiman

Dr. Amina Suleiman

Former UN Under-Secretary-General
United Nations
Prof. Kenji Yamamoto

Prof. Kenji Yamamoto

Director, Sustainability Research
Tokyo University
Isabella Rossi

Isabella Rossi

Chief Sustainability Officer
Global Green Fund

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about sustainable development and innovation? We're always looking for talented individuals who want to make a difference. Join us in creating a better future for all.

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