DEACONESS KATE NGOZI OKAFOR Chairperson, Board of Trustee
(Advocate, Empowerment Programs)
MSc. CAIT
MSc. Leadership in Education
Deaconess (DCNS) Mrs. Kate Ngozi Okafor is a goal-oriented professional and an unrivaled community leader with proven abilities to initiate, deliver, empower, and execute life-changing programs. As a community leader, she empowers the youths, women, and the underserved and leads empowerment missions that have changed the lives of over 25,000 underserved individuals through Poverty Alleviation Programs, Healthcare Initiatives, College Fund Initiatives, and Care for the Motherless. DCNS Okafor participated in Anambra State Gubernatorial Election Monitoring Team two terms in a row (2012 and 2014 Nigeria). She was also a delegate in the USA led Anambra State, Government (Nigeria) Project Evaluation Team during the first and second tenures of His Excellency, ex-governor Peter Obi. She is a recipient of several awards in recognition of her exceptional leadership in community development. Her professional experiences include Adjunct Professor at Baltimore City Community College, Adjunct Professor at Morgan State University, Educator/ALTMSA (Alternative Maryland State Assessment) Coordinator, Baltimore City Public School System (2004-2006), and Functional/Data Analyst with the State of Maryland. She served and currently serves as chairperson, director, member of the board of trustees, and president of several organizations and corporations including:
- Founder/Founding President: Nigerian Women Association-USA (2014-Present)
- Chairperson: Women Empowerment Program of ASA-USA (2011-2016)
- Founder/Founding President: ASA Women, Baltimore Metro Inc. (2003-2018)
- President: Awka Union MD/DC and Virginia Women Wing (2012-Present)
- Director: Children Ministry, The Agape Christian Church (2004-2008)
- Director: Publication & Publicity, The Agape Christian Church (2008-Present)
- Board Member: Board of Directors: United Nigeria Council-Maryland
- Board Member: Board of Directors: National Council for African Diaspora
- Board Chair: Board of Directors, Nigerian Women Association-USA, MD-DC-VA-PA-DE
- Board Member: Board of Directors, Baltimore City Immigrant Affairs (MIMA)
- Board Member: Board of Directors, Youth Leadership Initiatives, Nigeria
- Board Member: Board of Directors, Infinite Sports Academy