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Our Team

Join a powerful network of professional women committed to mentorship, leadership, and lifelong empowerment. APWI is where ambition meets support.

Meet Our Team

Our vibrant network brings together women from all walks of life—united by a shared mission to uplift, support, and succeed together.
Nene Uche Kalu

BARR. NENE UCHE KALU

Born in Lagos Nigeria, Nene Uche Kalu is a 1997 graduate of Finance from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUTH). She proceeded to the University of Witwatersrand in south Africa where she read law and has remained a seasoned Immigration Attorney for over two decades. Nene has also worked with the South African government for more than ten years. ..

VERA ADA ANYAGAFU

VERA ADA ANYAGAFU

Meet Vera Ada Anyagafu, a trailblazing Nigerian leader, accomplished wife, devoted mother, and distinguished graduate of English (B.A Hons) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). With expertise in journalism, business management, and leadership, Vera is a dynamic force for positive change, empowering communities through education and mentorship...

MARY KELECHUKWU UZOZIE, MILR, MBA, BA, ACIPM

MARY KELECHUKWU UZOZIE, MILR, MBA, BA, ACIPM

Mary’s career began over 20 years ago with a professional background in Public Relations, Media Management, Consulting, Administration, Project Management and Human Resources. Mary is skilled in leadership, Organization/Logistics, Events Planning/Execution, Vendor Management, Monitoring, Project ...

PRISCA SAM-DURU

Prisca Sam-Duru is an award-winning journalist and cultural storyteller with over 20 years of impactful experience across Nigeria’s vibrant media landscape. With a strong foundation in Mass Communication, she has built a distinguished career rooted in journalistic excellence, integrity, and a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices.

MARVEL S. MHLONGO

MARVEL S. MHLONGO

South African-born Marvel S Mhlongo is a creative and dynamic professional with a passion for transforming spaces, enriching relationships, and crafting unforgettable experiences. With a background in Interior Design & Decor complemented by certification in Relationship Therapy, Sexology, and Tantra, Mhlongo brings a unique blend of aesthetic...

NGOZI OKPALAKUNNE

NGOZI OKPALAKUNNE

Ngozi Okpalakunne is a graduate of Mass Communication and a Master's degree holder in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University. She started her journalism career as a reporter on the Women Desk of Champion Newspaper in 2001. Ngozi rose to become the head of Women Desk in Champion Newspaper.