Our Team
A Community With a Vision
We are a grassroots organization built by the community, for the community.
Founded in the summer of 2020, Nobellum is an ecosystem of leaders from the BIPOC community dedicated to strengthening Economic Development in the Black Business Ecosystem.
Meet the Leaders
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Melisa Ellis
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Malcolm Wright
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
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Kathryn Lawrence
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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Abdul-Aziz Garuba
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Meet the Team
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Adnan Feroze
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Stella Abu
PROGRAM MANAGER
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Peter Ebuka Agbo
CREATIVE SALES & MARKETING SPECIALIST
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Rodas Sbhatleab
PROJECT COORDINATOR
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Nonso Nwawolo
DONATIONS MANAGER
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Debora Njilayi
MARKETING COORDINATOR
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Andre Smith
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Renée Excellent
FINANCE MANAGER
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Charles Nwankwo
WEB & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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Praise Adesokan
DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Board Members
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Dr. Georgette Zinaty
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Mike Orr
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Lasburn Gordon
Senior Program Advisors
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Laura Scarlett
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Mike Orr
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Taiwo Oweyole
Executives in Residence
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Abdul-Aziz Garuba
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Mariam Momodu
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Jude Kong
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Abayomi Atobatele
Coaches
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Faria Jafri
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Boyd Reid
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Kate Withers
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Doug Minter
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Donovan Dill
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Brent Hughes
Join our team
We are always looking for talented, students and community members to join our Committees or volunteer at our events. Join us and be apart of the change!