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Travis Robbins and WPT Nonwovens Models Sustainability and Zero Waste Manufacturing

In Climate, Economic Development, environment, Industrial-Manufacturing, Publisher Channel, veterans by Mary Kurek

From Army serviceman to leader in manufacturing, Travis Robbins brings ethical and resourceful protocols to his nonwoven plants. Based in Kentucky, WPT Nonwovens provides materials and products that incorporate US-sourced naturally sustainable materials that don’t clutter landfills and harm humans or the planet. From wet or dry wipes to feminine hygiene products to PPEs and cable wrappings, Robbins continues to …

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World-Changing Partnerships and How You Develop Them

In Networking, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

I’m quite aware that what we do at Frontrunners Development has the capacity to impact on a large scale only because we connect people who have it in their hearts to solve world problems.  The people we work with are innovating solutions that go beyond hoping their product will do well on market or their solution will receive an award, …

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Just Omomo Ibe Shares Her Vision for Equity in Education with a Panel of Peers

In Africa, African Influence, Education, equality, Publisher Channel by Blessing Enofe

Just Omono Ibe shared her passion and vision for African Government Stakeholders Engagement Forum (AGSEF) with a panel of advocates and advisors in this conversation facilitated by Mary Kurek, Frontrunners Development President and CEO. The focus for Just was equity in education. With impact experts Angela Unufe-Kennedy (UK), Dr. Toby Malichi (US), Jean Narcisse (US), and Onounju Silver (Ethiopia) on …

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National Athlete From Afghanistan Advocates for Women’s Solidarity for Peace and Leadership

In Game Changers, gender equality, Publisher Channel, womensempowerment, Youth by Blessing Enofe

National Athlete From Afghanistan Advocates for Women’s Solidarity for Peace and Leadership and launches her soccer academy for kids.

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Taiwo and Mandy Olowu are Nigerian Leaders with Global Goodwill Ambassadors Focused on Clean Water

In Africa, African Influence, Publisher Channel, Water and Sanitation, Youth by Blessing Enofe

Taiwo and Mandy Olowu founded Hope Ambassadors and Childcare Organization with the mission of filling the needs of the children in poverty-stricken areas in Nigeria. The needs were many, but, they soon realized that accessible clean water would make the biggest difference to the children’s education, nutrition, and overall health. Boreholes were the solution, so they commenced drilling. In one …

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Dr. Ismail Badjie May Have Launched the Best Solution for Wellness and Healthcare in The Gambia

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Health, Health Tech, Publisher Channel by Blessing Enofe

Dr. Ismail Badjie is not your usual pharmacist. He has several years under his belt running a well-managed community pharmacy in the US, an experience that gave him the inspiration to take wellness and patient care back to his homeland in The Gambia in a very innovative way. He literally takes it to their door. A well-traveled young man, Badjie …

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An AgTech Leader in India is Using Blockchain to Empower Farmers and Consumers

In Agriculture, Blockchain, Climate, Publisher Channel by Blessing Enofe

Gaurav Somwanshi is the Co-Founder and CEO of EmerTech Innovations, a 2019 Dalai Lama Fellow, and has been tapped by the British Council as a “Future Leader.” The work he’s doing by connecting blockchain to agriculture is significantly improving the supply chain, quality and waste management, and overall leadership in the agriculture space. Working with India’s largest group of fruits …

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Dr. Toby Malichi – Hon.D.Bus. D.H.L. is a Business Diplomat With a Peace-Building Mission

In Diplomat, Economic Development, Networking Opps, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

 Dr. Toby Malichi, Hon. D. Bus., D. H. L., is an international businessman with credentials in corporate leadership that go back to his early twenties. The migration from his first roles at General Motors moved him to the diplomatic side of the global business environment when he started speaking publicly and serving on national boards like the US Chamber …