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Dr. Obichi Obiajunwa is an Innovation and Public Health Expert, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with expertise in research commercialization, innovation management, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and public health.

He works with universities, researchers, innovators, innovation hubs, government institutions, and professionals to transform ideas and research into practical, scalable solutions. Through the Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship, he has trained and supported professionals and young people to develop innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial capabilities.

He is also the founder of Theragist, an emerging digital mental health platform focused on making accessible, affordable, and scalable mental health support available to more people. His work with Theragist reflects his broader interest in using technology, behavioural science, and innovation to address pressing public health challenges.

Dr. Obichi is passionate about building systems that connect knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and social impact, particularly across Africa.

Bochum Samuel Bache is a multiple awards winning Peace Expert with over 10 years experience. He holds an Msc degree in Conflict Resolution from the University of Buea, Cameroon. He is also a trained Conflict Management Professional by the African Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) South Africa, has a certificate on Global Diplomacy from the University of London, certified Peace and cultural diversity trainer by Salisbury University of the United States of America.

In addition, He serves as a board member of Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Association. Bochum has consulted with different institutions such as World Bank Group, United Nations , African Union, Mandela Institute for Development Studies, among others on issues of peace, governance, development, security, elections and youth empowerment.

He is the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Advocates for Peace and Community Empowerment Cameroon (YAPCEC). He has served for 8 years as Cameroon National Youth Delegate to Commonwealth and is a highly sought after speaker in the Cameroon civic space.

Mai Noureldin Yousif is a Sudanese Counselling Psychologist and Psychology Team Lead based in the UAE, with over a decade of experience in mental health, trauma-informed care, psychological rehabilitation, and community-based support.

She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Worcester in the UK and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ahfad University for Women in Sudan. Her professional training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed practice, and other evidence-based psychological approaches.

Her work has included supporting refugees, displaced individuals, women, and communities affected by conflict and trauma, particularly within the Sudanese context. These experiences have shaped her interest in culturally grounded approaches to healing, resilience, and community recovery.

Mai also facilitates mindfulness and meditation practices, including approaches inspired by Sudanese culture and collective experiences of healing. She is currently working toward pursuing doctoral study focused on collective resilience and culturally grounded approaches to trauma and community healing.

Dr. Mariam Abdillahi Dahir is a health systems specialist, medical doctor, and women’s rights advocate from Somaliland. She has founded and led several initiatives, including the Health Talks Platform, Youth 4 Health, and Youth Anti-FGM Somaliland, creating spaces for young people to engage in health and social change. Her work focuses on strengthening health systems, advancing women’s rights, and empowering the next generation of health professionals and women leaders.

Eze Izu Daniel is a visionary filmmaker and director with over 10 years of expertise in the cinematic world. A graduate of Theatre and Film Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Eze is a proud member of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).

Driven by a passion for telling compelling, aesthetically rich African stories, Eze’s filmmaking seeks to educate, entertain, and inspire. He is deeply committed to showcasing the inherent goodness in people and the beauty of the world around us. Through his work, he strives to highlight positivity, unity, and hope.

A staunch advocate for nation-building, Eze uses film as a powerful tool for social change, contributing to the growth and development of his country. He believes in the transformative power of storytelling to influence societal progress and is dedicated to projects that uplift, educate, and unite communities.

With a strong commitment to personal development, Eze is also a Mindfulness and Meditation Trainer and is a Peace Coach, who is also focused on empowering those around him to reach their highest potential. He lives by the values of peace, unity, and growth, always encouraging others to pursue both individual success and collective well-being.

Victorine Irakoze is a Mindfulness and Meditation Trainer, Certified Peace Coach, Country Coordinator for the World Peace Initiative in Rwanda, and BetterME Coach. She also works as a Marketing Officer and holds a degree in Travel and Tourism Management.

She is passionate about mindfulness, meditation, peacebuilding, personal growth, and using her marketing and communication skills to connect people with meaningful initiatives. As a BetterME Coach, she teaches the BetterME Model and organizes workshops that help people develop self-awareness, discipline, inner peace, and positive change.

Through her work, Victorine is committed to helping people grow from within and build more peaceful and mindful communities.

Tojoniaina Alain Randrianaritiana (Tojo) is an Educator, youth leader, certified Personal Development Trainer, and BetterME Coach from Madagascar. He is actively engaged in youth empowerment, peacebuilding, education, environmental action, and personal development. He has experience in facilitating training and workshops for young people and educators, with a strong focus on mindfulness, leadership, and positive social change.

Johnson Mboussa, hailing from the Republic of Congo, holds a degree in Biology from Marien Ngouabi University of Brazzaville and serves as a Minister of the Gospel. In 2015, he relocated from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire, where he unearthed his passion for public speaking and transformative leadership. With years of experience preaching the Gospel, he embarked on a quest for deeper knowledge, immersing himself in literature, self-development, entrepreneurship, and business growth. A self-taught polyglot and aficionado of languages, Johnson has mastered approximately ten languages. Additionally, he is proficient in playing the piano and guitar, a skilled vocalist, and a prolific songwriter and poet.

A fervent advocate for peace, Johnson firmly believes in the attainability of global peace through individual inner harmony. His involvement with Peace Revolution commenced in 2021, marked by his triumph in the "Better Me Model Africa Regional Tournament." Subsequently, he joined the Pointe-Noire Peace Club, completed the 42-day online self-development program, and ascended to the club’s committee. Engaging in online seminars, training, and leading meditation activities within his community, he has been a proactive member.

In July 2023, Johnson participated in the Empowerment Boot Camp held in Congo, further enriching his peace-building repertoire. Notably, he was handpicked to attend the First Peace Club Architect Training in Thailand in November 2023, emerging as a Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Trainer, or Peace Architect. Equipped with this prestigious certification, he is poised to effect positive change within and beyond his community. Nevertheless, his unwavering commitment lies in his journey towards inner peace, perpetually striving to embody the ethos of "A BetterME Model."

Ping Ping Worakate is a Co-founder and CEO of World Peace Initiative Foundation that was established in Thailand and UK and an experienced Meditation & Mindfulness trainer. She herself studied about power of the mind and center of the body technique at the temple in Thailand at the age of 12 when she got deep insight into its secret.

Through her 30-year of determination to excel in meditation and mindfulness, she is one of the mind-blowing trainers who offers a variety of workshops in following areas such as stress and burnout, work-life balance, women empowerment, emotional intelligence, leadership and empathy, creative mindset, and more to people from all walks of life.

Molinge Henry serves as the Summit Coordinator for the Africa Peace Summit, bringing strong administrative leadership, coordination, and operational experience from Cameroon to ensure the seamless execution of the event.