Leadership & Governance
Our Advisors
Advisors include experts in EdTech, Finance, Governance, and Legal, offering guidance as the Foundation scales.
Incorporation & Compliance
• Incorporated in the U.S. as a nonprofit foundation.
• Registered in Nigeria as a company supporting local execution.
Transparency in Action
“Community-led through decentralized decision-making.”
We are transitioning into a Decentralized Autonomous Foundation (DAF) — a governance model where decisions are collective, transparent, and shaped by both leadership and the community.
For non-crypto donors: This means no single person owns or controls Waka Social Foundation. Leadership remains accountable, but decisions and resources are guided by collective input and transparent reporting.
Trustees & Executive Directors
Waka Social Foundation is led by two Trustees, who also serve as Executive Directors. They provide both governance oversight and hands-on leadership to ensure that our programs are executed with transparency and impact.
Trustee & Executive Director
A global leader in R&D and innovation, Carlista brings 25+ years of experience developing billion-dollar brands across FMCG, biotech, and personal care. She is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, using her STEM expertise to drive transformative products and empower future innovators, while bringing this commitment to Waka Social Foundation.
Trustee & Executive Director
A visionary builder of AI and Web3 communities, Tochukwu, brings 15+ years of experience across media, and technology, leading projects in E-commerce, FinTech, and Blockchain. He is passionate about connecting purpose with innovation, transforming ideas into real-world initiatives that create opportunities, change lives, and build lasting legacies.