ELISA Confab Event

Dr Joy Isa is an experienced educator, an author, a certified international school head, a management consultant, a certified youth counsellor and speaker who passionately supports young people through varied challenges. She holds a Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State University and a Doctorate in Education, from Walden University. She also has CPD certificates from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr Isa is an associate and mentor with WIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business, and Public Service) an author, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants, and for over three decades, she has contributed to developing education in Africa by facilitating professional development sessions on multiple platforms locally and internationally. She also served briefly as President of a women’s university in East Africa. Dr Isa is the current Director of Marketing and Admissions at Rugby School Nigeria, a prestigious British international school recently established in Lagos. Prior to this, she served as President of ISED, the Isa School of Education – a school of education set up to up-skill leaders in education across Africa. She still serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Osnon Academy, and as Chair of the Management Board of the Pistis Leadership and Life Institute.

When you attend ELISA CONFABS you receive:

• 1 hour of virtual learning on the most important topics in entrepreneurialism
• the opportunity to ask questions directly to the CONFAB speaker
• networking opportunities with attendees from all over the world
• business development and visibility

Confabs are free events open to the entire ELISA portal community, which includes high potential entrepreneurs and founders with bold ideas for solving the greatest challenges we face in Africa. Attendees also include industry executives, investors, venture capitalists, philanthropists, researchers, educators, government regulators, policy makers, founders and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

During the confab, an inspirational speaker or thought leader provides remarks for 10-minutes focusing on their professional journey, particularly as it relates to entrepreneurism in Africa. This is followed by randomly assigned small group virtual breakout sessions where attendees connect with others, discuss bootstrap briefs and gain recognition for their business, project or idea.

The mission of ELISA is to create jobs and support entrepreneurship in Africa. ELISA members and sponsors discover new opportunities for innovation, connect with others who share the mission, and grow professionally.