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The Woman Boss: Founder & CEO
A female-focused organization where we foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
“I want to make sure that women have equal opportunities by creating the space to develop their skills. The Woman Boss nurtures economic opportunities for women and girls. I built the table and provided seats for women. We’ve created a safe space for women and girls to be themselves and build themselves. We listen to their stories and help find solutions. We focus on strengthening their communities, boosting their confidence, teaching them leadership skills, how to make and save money through entrepreneurship, and find innovative strategies to increase their economic opportunities.”
- Awamary Lowe-Khan
Innovate Gambia: Founder & CEO
A movement created to foster and elevate digital transformation and accelerate the economic development of The Gambia.
Our purpose is to help rebuild and revitalize the country through increased innovation, technology leadership, entrepreneurship and workforce development.
North Carolina’s Black Entrepreneurship Week: Founder
A time and place for students and entrepreneurs to connect with peers, find resources and build skills in order to grow their businesses.
Awamary also created the first partnership between Shaw University and Carolina Small Business Development Fund, which resulted in an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center in Raleigh.