Nyamekye (Yah-MEH-chay) Wilson

Nyamekye (Yah-MEH-chay) Wilson

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I was born in Newark, New Jersey to a single mother. According to statistics I should be…

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Experience

  • Black Sisters in STEM Graphic

    Black Sisters in STEM

    Accra, Ghana

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    San Francisco, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    United States

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    United States

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    University Career Services

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    McLean, VA

Education

  • University of Virginia Graphic

    University of Virginia

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    Activities and Societies: University of Virginia Gates Millennium Scholars, University of Virginia Coca-Cola Scholars, Chair of Memorial for Enslaved Laborers (MEL)

    Intended concentrations in Finance and Social Impact

    Professional Development:
    • Google Bold Immersion (2016)
    • JumpStart UGrad Forum (2016)
    • JP Morgan & Chase Early Advantage (2016)
    • Clinton Global Initiatives (2016)
    • Accenture Winter Leadership Retreat (2016)
    • Discover EY Extern (2016)
    • Harvard Kennedy School: Public Policy Leadership Conference (2016)
    • Morgan Stanley’s Early Insights for Women Extern (2015)

    Honors & Awards:
    • McKinsey’s…

    Intended concentrations in Finance and Social Impact

    Professional Development:
    • Google Bold Immersion (2016)
    • JumpStart UGrad Forum (2016)
    • JP Morgan & Chase Early Advantage (2016)
    • Clinton Global Initiatives (2016)
    • Accenture Winter Leadership Retreat (2016)
    • Discover EY Extern (2016)
    • Harvard Kennedy School: Public Policy Leadership Conference (2016)
    • Morgan Stanley’s Early Insights for Women Extern (2015)

    Honors & Awards:
    • McKinsey’s Woman’s Impact Award (1st UVA recipient, based on social impact)
    • Davis Projects for Peace ($10,000 for social impact project) (2016)
    • Echols Scholar (Top 5% of UVa students)(2015)
    • Stand Out First Year (based on GPA, leadership, & service)(2015)
    • Bill Gates Scholar (2014)
    • Coca-Cola Scholar (2014)

    Study Abroad:
    • Ghana/Morocco: Market Insights
    • South Africa: Emerging Business Market
    • Brazil: Business in Brazil
    • Western Europe: Business, Politics, & Culture of the European Union
    • St. Kitts & Nevis: Disaster Preparedness

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    Activities and Societies: Leadership Activities: • Class of 2014 President(2011-2014) • Jobs for Delaware Graduates State Vice-President & Chapter President(2014) • Student Representative to Smyrna High’s PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) (2014) • Delaware’s Governor’s School of Excellence alumni(2013) • Business Professionals of America Treasurer (BPA) (2013) • National Honor Society Member(2013-2014) • Family Career Community Leaders of America President (2012) • Upward bound alumni (2011)

    Honors & Awards:
    • Top 1% of Class (2014)
    • 3 time Carson Scholar (2012,2013,2014)
    • Kohl’s Cares Scholar (2014)
    • Donald & Nancy Upward Bound Scholar ($20,000 to exemplary Upward Bound alumni) (2014)
    • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recipient (2014)
    • Presidents Education Awards Program for Outstanding Excellence recipient(2014)
    • Widener University High School Leadership Award recipient(2013)
    • Delaware’s Girls State Governor(2013)
    • 1st Place - Business…

    Honors & Awards:
    • Top 1% of Class (2014)
    • 3 time Carson Scholar (2012,2013,2014)
    • Kohl’s Cares Scholar (2014)
    • Donald & Nancy Upward Bound Scholar ($20,000 to exemplary Upward Bound alumni) (2014)
    • The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recipient (2014)
    • Presidents Education Awards Program for Outstanding Excellence recipient(2014)
    • Widener University High School Leadership Award recipient(2013)
    • Delaware’s Girls State Governor(2013)
    • 1st Place - Business Professionals of America Parliamentary Procedures(2013)
    • 1st place in Personal Budgeting , Jobs for DE Graduates State Leadership Conference(2013)
    • Recipient of Smyrna High’s award of academic excellence(2013)
    • 1st Place - FCCLA National Conference for Life Event Planning (2012)
    • Smyrna High School Distinguished Honor Student(2012)
    • Recipient of mathematical excellence in Upward Bound (2011)

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    H'university is an educational program and internship pipeline designed to teach valuable skills that cant be learned in class and connects students to internships and jobs at companies that value those skills. The online/offline curriculum is a combination of practical webinars taught by your professional inspirations as well as on-campus challenges that apply what you’re learning. H’university is a highly selective program that chooses top students from universities such as the University of…

    H'university is an educational program and internship pipeline designed to teach valuable skills that cant be learned in class and connects students to internships and jobs at companies that value those skills. The online/offline curriculum is a combination of practical webinars taught by your professional inspirations as well as on-campus challenges that apply what you’re learning. H’university is a highly selective program that chooses top students from universities such as the University of Virginia, Standford, Harvard, and Yale.

Publications

  • We Will Lead Africa, Volume 2

    We Will Lead Africa

    We Will Lead Africa team is launching the second volume of African everyday leadership stories. This volume exemplifies the We Will Lead Africa ethos and expresses the variety, creativity and magic that the inclusion of women brings. We are proud that this volume was wholly curated by African women.This volume is a collection of stories of impact, change and transformation happening across Africa. These are stories of African women leaders who are having extraordinary impact every day. They…

    We Will Lead Africa team is launching the second volume of African everyday leadership stories. This volume exemplifies the We Will Lead Africa ethos and expresses the variety, creativity and magic that the inclusion of women brings. We are proud that this volume was wholly curated by African women.This volume is a collection of stories of impact, change and transformation happening across Africa. These are stories of African women leaders who are having extraordinary impact every day. They provide insight and inspiration about what is possible when the contributions of women are celebrated, valued and amplified. These stories are but a sample of the movement.

    Five Bridge Builders – These women are creating platforms to enable and facilitate opportunities and spaces for other women to learn and grow together, support each other and gain access to opportunities that seemed beyond reach now. Meet Marcia Ashong, Vuyi Chaza, Marina Diboma, Kebone Moloko & Siyabonga Ntuli & Buyelwa Xundu and Diana Wilson.

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Honors & Awards

  • Black Women Give Back

    Black Philanthropy Month, the WISE Fund, & the Women’s Philanthropy Institute

    Black Women Give Back awards solicits nominations to honor and celebrate the contributions of Black women philanthropists or anyone who honors or celebrates the impact of Black women who use their time, talent, treasure, testimony, and/or ties to make the world a better place.Black Women Give Back spotlights 10 incredible philanthropists who lead through generosity each and every day.

  • Google Tech Equity Awardee

    Google

    Tech Equity Collective (TEC), an initiative started by Google to accelerate Black innovation in the tech industry, is announcing 16 selected organizations of the 2023 TEC Impact Fund. The TEC Impact Fund is a $1 million commitment to a “village” of largely Black-owned and led organizations dedicated to forging career pathways for aspiring Black technical talent.

  • 25 Under 25 | STEM Innovation

    Future Minds

    Amidst a global pandemic, these young people have shown us that age doesn’t define us, our actions do. COVID-19 has not slowed them in the slightest, but rather propelled them to adapt, innovate and engage more with their communities. Taking the world by storm, here are the next generation of scientists, activists and entrepreneurs inspiring us to reach for the stars.

  • 2020 Builders of Africa's Future Honoree

    African Diaspora Network

    Showcase and award entrepreneurs who are running early stage for-profit and non-profits that are addressing Africa's unique needs through technology or differentiated business models. Unique needs can include health, education, energy, financial inclusion, gender inclusion, nutrition, commerce, industrial development, and other socio-economic good.

  • 2019 Connect Impact Award Winner

    Google

    A yearly award for Google employees who go above and beyond and drive significant impact on diversity, equity and inclusion projects. Only 250/100,000 Google employees are selected each year.

  • 2019 Carson Scholar Hall of Fame

    Carson Scholars Fund

    One of five annual inductees to the Carson Scholar Fund (CSF) Hall of Fame. Induction into the CSF Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated success and excellence in the work force, who have excelled academically and who have made significant contributions in their communities. This year, we received many outstanding applications from CSF alumni across the country who are working hard to make substantial impacts in their schools, workplaces, and communities. Your efforts…

    One of five annual inductees to the Carson Scholar Fund (CSF) Hall of Fame. Induction into the CSF Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated success and excellence in the work force, who have excelled academically and who have made significant contributions in their communities. This year, we received many outstanding applications from CSF alumni across the country who are working hard to make substantial impacts in their schools, workplaces, and communities. Your efforts stood out above the rest and we know that your impact will continue to grow and strengthen in the years ahead.

  • Diaspora Africa’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs Of Influence

    Africa Tech Summit

    Recognize key influential innovators who accelerate the tech movement across the continent. This list features some of the biggest entrepreneurial influencers in the world.

  • Carson Scholar Fund Hall of Fame, Class of 2019

    Carson Scholar Fund

    Only 5 past scholars are selected each year. Induction into the CSF Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated success and excellence in the work force, who have excelled academically and who have made significant contributions in their communities.

  • Next Black Female Mark Zuckerberg

    Face2Face Africa

    5 Black women next in line to become the next ‘Mark Zuckerberg’. https://face2faceafrica.com/article/5-black-women-next-in-line-to-become-the-next-mark-zuckerberg/3

  • 30 Under 30 Pioneer

    Future of Ghana

    The Future of Ghana is a global movement dedicated to showcasing, nurturing and mobilizing Ghana’s talented young leaders for the development of Ghana.

  • MTVU 2018 Change Maker

    MTV

    Recognition of college students making a change in their community.

  • Google’s Black History Month Pay it Forward Award

    Google

    Google’s annual Black History Month “Pay It Forward” Challenge as a way to recognize individuals who are making a positive impact in the Black community, while also remembering those who have paved the way in the past.

  • Forbes 30 under 30 Scholar

    Forbes

  • McKinsey’s Woman’s Impact Award

    McKinsey & Company

    1st University of Virginia recipient, based on social impact project.

  • Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) Student Fellow

    Clinton Global Initiative

    CGI U hosts a meeting where students, university representatives, topic experts, and celebrities come together to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. The meeting brought together more than 1,200 students to make a difference in CGI U's five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health.

  • Davis Projects for Peace

    Projects for Peace

    A highly selective $10,000 award for student initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship focusing on conflict prevention, resolution or reconciliation around the world.

  • Echols Scholar

    University of Virginia

    Echols Scholars roughly comprise of the top 5% of students at the University of Virginia. Criteria for selection include having taken a challenging selection of coursework each semester and demonstration of academic exploration and curiosity in and outside of the classroom.

  • Stand Out First Year

    University of Virginia

    Despite having to adjust to University life, this individual has taken an initiative to actively participate in University activities and programs.While still maintaining a very competitive GPA and is selected out of the entire 2018 class.

  • Bill Gates Scholar

    Bill & Melinda Foundation

    A highly selective top national scholarship that awards 1,000 students on scholarship, community service, and leadership.

  • Kohls Cares Scholar

    Kohls

    Community service award given by Kohl's Corporation based on benefits and outcomes of volunteer service.

  • Coca-Cola Scholar

    Coca-Cola Foundation

    The Coca-Cola Scholarship recipients excel academically and in service to others. Most Coca-Cola Scholars share a passion for social justice and many have overcome tremendous challenges to pursue their dreams.This scholarship is an achievement based, need-blind award that only selects 150 scholars (0.001%) out of nearly 110,000 applicants.

  • 3 Time Carson Scholar

    Carson Scholars Foundation

    The Carson Scholars Fund is a highly selective scholarship that awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11. Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement and humanitarian qualities, without regard to financial need, ethnicity, creed or religion.

  • Building Your Brand Participant

    Office of African American Affairs

    As a part of the inaugural class this five part professional development series that coached me on how to present myself in person, on-line and in print. It helped me gain a competitive edge in gaining internships, studying abroad, and setting a clear post-graduate path.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Kempe-Haruv Fellows

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    -Fellows are participating in a series of international study group meetings designed to articulate a perspective that is forward-looking and informed by contemporary knowledge about the requisites for safety and adequate care for children in high-income countries. -an international multidisciplinary research group of distinguished scholars on child abuse and neglect or on child related topics -develop the framework for a new child protection policy for the United States, with possible adapted…

    -Fellows are participating in a series of international study group meetings designed to articulate a perspective that is forward-looking and informed by contemporary knowledge about the requisites for safety and adequate care for children in high-income countries. -an international multidisciplinary research group of distinguished scholars on child abuse and neglect or on child related topics -develop the framework for a new child protection policy for the United States, with possible adapted application in other high-income countries

  • Presidents Commission on Slavery and the University

    Chair of Memorial for Enslaved Laborers (MEL)

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    As the Chair of Memorial for Enslaved Laborers I focus on educating members of my community about the preeminence and contribution of slaves at the University of Virginia. I focus on planning projects and events that memorialize the forced dedicated efforts of African Americans here at this university. Also I help educate the current student populace on the connection between the slavery narrative and the narrative of current African American students here.

  • The University of Virginia Gates Millennium Scholars

    Vice President

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    As the Vice President Work closely with the chapter advisor(s) to establish peer to peer mentoring networks within the scholar program. Attend Freshman Leadership Conference in the fall semester and Campus Based Leader Conference in the spring semester.

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