Our Board Members

Location: Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Emmanuel Kum Bang is the Founder and Board Chair of the Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Association (YWEA), a vibrant startup organization dedicated to supporting and equipping young women with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to succeed in business and leadership. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from KDI School of Public Policy and Management, a master’s degree in business Entrepreneurship and Technology from the University of Waterloo, and PhD candidate in Business Administration. He provides strategic leadership and governance to advance the organization’s mission of empowering and supporting young African women entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, leadership, and networking, Emmanuel offers visionary guidance and establishes strong governance structures that ensure YWEA’s foundation is built on transparency, accountability, and sustainability. His role focuses on guiding the organization’s strategic growth, strengthening institutional systems, and positioning YWEA as a trusted partner for governments, development agencies, and the private sector. Although YWEA is still in its early stages, Emmanuel’s leadership ensures that the organization remains driven by a clear mission: to create opportunities for youth and women to access entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and resources that unlock their potential as changemakers. His passion for gender equality, collective action to transform communities, and empowering marginalized groups inspired the creation of YWEA—reflecting his belief that empowering women is essential for achieving inclusive and sustainable development.