Amanda A. Ebokosia, recognized by Forbes as a Millennial on a Mission, is the Founder & CEO of The Gem Project, Inc., a pioneering 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to elevating high school and college student engagement through impactful youth organizing and service-learning initiatives centered around a social justice framework.With an unyielding commitment to youth development spanning nearly two decades, since its establishment in 2006, The Gem Project has directly impacted the lives of over 3500 youth and young adults. Through a groundbreaking peer-based paid fellowship connecting both high school and college students, youth are offered a myriad of opportunities to catalyze change within their communities, striving to influence policy through direct action.Acknowledged for her exceptional leadership, Amanda Ebokosia and her team have garnered prestigious honors, including recognition from The White House and The City of Newark. Her inclusion in the annual FORBES Magazine 30 under 30 list in Education underscores her remarkable ability to engage communities and empower young individuals, fostering their leadership skills and potentially transforming their lives.The Gem Project and Amanda Ebokosia’s impactful endeavors have garnered attention from esteemed publications such as the National Journal, Black Enterprise, NJ Spotlight, PBS News, TapInto, and Forbes Magazine, among others, highlighting their significant contributions to youth development.Amanda Ebokosia’s academic achievements are equally noteworthy. She holds a BA degree in the Biological Sciences from Rutgers University – Newark and earned an MA degree in Youth Studies from the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Her pursuit of continuous growth and expertise led her to complete the Rutgers Institute of Ethical Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Leaders track at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, New Jersey, and certifications from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice in the CORE certificate program for Executives.Committed to effecting positive change beyond her organization, Amanda serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition, addressing healthcare inequities across the Greater Newark area. Her service extends further as an Impact100 Essex Member, Women’s Leadership Council Member, former Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Rutgers University Alumni Association, and a Former Associate Board member at the United Neighborhood Houses.
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