joy okoronkwo

Joy is a graduate of the University of Lagos. Prior to joining The She-EO, she added value to leading organizations such as Lakeshore Cancer Center, Makariah Scrubs, and Dennis Ashley Medical Clinic. Her work is rooted in service, structure, and a deep commitment to creating positive impact through effective support systems.

Tope G. Fajingbesi

Tope is a respected thought leader, financial transformation and resilience guide, an author and a social impact entrepreneur. Until January 2025, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of a U.S.-headquartered global nonprofit organization, where she oversaw financial operations across 30 countries and strengthened the organization’s financial sustainability.

Driven by a passion for community empowerment and African development, Tope founded The She-EO (thesheeo.org), a global platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women of African descent, and United for Kids Foundation (u4kids.org), which has transformed the lives of thousands of children in Nigeria. Her commitment to African development was further amplified through Impact Africa, a podcast she hosted to inspire Africans in the diaspora to actively contribute to the continent’s growth.

Tope’s professional journey includes roles at top firms such as Arthur Andersen and PwC and a tenure as a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, where she taught Agricultural Business Management courses and mentored future leaders in the field. She and her husband, Niyi Balogun, co-own Dodo Farms, a certified naturally grown produce farm in Maryland, which they have grown into a thriving, mission-driven enterprise.

An accomplished speaker and author, Tope has written several books, including Love in Cancun, Soulful Whispers, and A Mile in My Shoes—a deeply personal and inspiring memoir that takes readers on a journey through faith, love, heartbreak, and restoration.

As someone who has lived through loss and transformation, and as a Certified Personal and Executive Coach, Tope now walks alongside individuals and organizations to help them build resilience, reimagine success, and rise again — stronger than before.