Panel: Building a Better (Global) Economy

Catherine Ndungu-Case** (Cheza Nami Foundation) Catherine Ndungu-Case is the founder of the Cheza Nami Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote cultural diversity and global citizenship through African Culture and performing arts. She is originally from Kenya, holds a master’s degree in cell and molecular biology and currently works in the clinical research field. She also has great passion in creating programming that fosters interconnections between people. Catherine was recently featured inDiablo Magazine’s top 40 under 40 for her contributions to the community. Quisia D. Gonzalez (Robert Schalkenbach Foundation) Quisia is a board member at Robert Schalkenbach Foundation (RSF), a non-profit organization established in 1925 to spread awareness of the ideas of the social and economic philosopher Henry George (1839-1897). After becoming a medical doctor at the Universidade de Pernambuco in Brazil, Quisia Gonzalez returned to her native Honduras, where she practiced medicine for three years until she moved to the US in 1989. She has worked extensively in the field of education, including adult basic education and literacy, as well as parenting and HIV counseling. In addition, she has been active in labor organizing at the Latino Workers enter, and is co-founder of the Proyecto de los Trabajadores Latinoamericanos, advocating for fair wages and immigration reform. Quisia taught at the Henry George School in New York for over 11 years and served on the school’s board for 5 years. Her personal experience in Latin America inspired her interest in Henry George and her commitment to Georgist principles. She is a fervent activist for economic justice, human, and indigenous rights. Kiki Mwiti (Urban Global Ventures) Kiki Mwiti is an emergent leader and serial entrepreneur in the fields of technology and global investment. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya [Africa’s tech hub] she watched the rapid rise of innovation across Africa and the dissemination of new forms of industry and markets. In 2008, she founded Urban Global Ventures [UGV], to strategically position and develop global firms for investment. Athol Halle (Groundswell UK) Athol has worked with the UK poverty-alleviating organization Groundswell since 2003, taking on the role of Chief Executive in 2006. His previous employers include Cardboard Citizens, Amnesty International UK and National Homeless Alliance. —

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