Nizenande Machi is a dynamic Leadership and Change Practitioner dedicated to advancing African talent and enterprise. Through her company, Karani Leadership, and her co-founded initiative, Lucha Lunako, she creates frameworks that empower young African professionals, especially in leadership and entrepreneurship. Nizenande’s extensive work spans strategy development and change management for executive teams and boards across sectors, aiming to drive economic participation and transformation. As an educator with experience designing programs for global MBA students, she prioritizes cultivating environments where individuals and teams align and thrive. Her accolades include the Graça Machel Trust’s 2024 Excellence Award in Women Creating Wealth.