Funke Smith

• Moderator
• https://www.skillcity.ca/

Funke Smith is a Social Innovator and Careers Educator; Founder and CEO of Skillcity Institute – a cutting-edge workforce development organization dedicated to facilitating career pathways and economic development opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Her rich international career spans across several countries; having worked as an International Consultant for the United Nations Specialized Agencies, the African Union Commission and the Canadian International Development Agency.

Funke is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and STEM Education for all.

She is otherwise known as the kingmaker, as she transcends cultural barriers in her relentless drive to make kings and queens of industry from among the most vulnerable youth.