kbilly23@nul.org
Speaker Bio
Kawanza Billy is a passionate facilitator, social impact consultant, and storyteller with 10+ years of experience leading community-centered social impact initiatives. Though she's been organizing for change since she was 13, Kawanza’s advocacy career began as an outreach coordinator in Southeast Queens, Harlem, and Brooklyn. Since moving to Washington, DC, she's served in numerous roles at education companies and nonprofits, building coalitions and strategic partnerships, developing programs, and leading community engagement initiatives. Currently, she manages youth advocacy and community service campaigns, focusing on education, environmental justice, and public health. She serves as national advocacy chair for the National Urban League Young Professionals.