Olalah Njenga Email & Phone Number

Olalah is a nationally recognized strategist, advocate, and thought leader representing the interests of the small business economy. As CEO and Chief Strategist of YellowWood Group, which she founded in 2003, Olalah has guided leaders across four continents and fifteen industries, enabling them to transform bold ideas into a strategic advantage. Her expertise has earned her multiple awards, including recognition for leading her company through record growth during a national recession and navigating the uncertainties of a global pandemic.Appointed by two governors of different political affiliations, Olalah serves on the NCWorks Commission, representing North Carolina's 900,000+ small business owners. In this role, she is a forceful advocate for small business initiatives and policy-making at the highest levels. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Commission and has chaired the strategic planning committee, leading the development of the biennial strategic plan ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly.A sought-after media contributor, Olalah’s insights have been featured by the BBC, NPR, Forbes, New York Times, Washington Post, and other leading outlets. Her work in advocacy extends nationally, serving on the Board of Trustees for the National Small Business Association, and previously on the Leadership Council of the National Federation of Independent Business and the Economic Development sub-committee of the North Carolina Coalition for Global Competitiveness.Named one of the 100 Women to Know in America by J.P. Morgan Chase and the Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year by the National Small Business Association, Olalah is committed to empowering more small business owners to become small business employers and ensuring they have a voice in shaping economic policies. With a thoughtful combination of big business and small business strategic acumen, conscious leadership prowess, and a deep commitment to economic equity, Olalah continues to influence change, drive progress, and be a visible and vocal promoter of America’s small business economy.

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