Akissi Stokes-Nelson
CEO & Co-founder @Wundergrubs
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WORK HISTORY
CEO & Co-founder @Wundergrubs
Atlanta, GA, US
Lead the development and project management of food-grade insect production company, focused on sustainably farming and processing insects for human consumption and animal feed - emphasizing sustainability, food security, and alternative proteins via community outreach. Project Managed successful 2022 inaugural launch of MARTA Indian Creek Farm in collaboration with Global Growers for Umurima farmers. Ensured compliance with agreement terms and conditions within 6-months through corrective action and change control of the project plan. Develop community outreach programs targeting underrepresented populations, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement and participation. Collaborate with local stakeholders, post-secondary institutions, government agencies, and NGOs to identify needs and allocate resources. Manage a team of 6 interns and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Secure investments and vendor contracts through negotiations with local, and interstate partners. Wrote the first food manufacturing policy for edible insect production for retail markets accepted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.SPEAKER: 2023 INC Founders House Guest Speaker: Cincinnati; 2023 Emory Impact Investment Group (EIIG) Conference Keynote Speaker; and 2022 TEDx Atlanta Women. AWARDS: 2023 Dine Diaspora, Black Women in Food Innovator Award; 2020 Atlanta Technology Professionals, Startup Disruptor Award; 2019 Sara Blakely Foundation (SPANX) Civic Entrepreneur Award; and 2020 City of Atlanta IoT AgTech Challenge Recipient. INVESTMENTS: 2022 Cox Enterprises, TechStars Social Impact Cohort; 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) Cohort; 2020 UGA National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Cohort; 2018 Food Well Alliance Food Innovation Fellow; 2018 Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship - CREATE Fellow; 2017 Start: ME Fellow; and 2017 Emory Impact Investment Group micro-loan.
EDUCATION
Emory University
Certificates in SQL, Excel VBA, Access VBA and Excel Formulas & Functions, Certificates in SQL, Excel VBA, Access VBA and Excel Formulas & Functions
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Finance
ABOUT AKISSI STOKES-NELSON
Experienced, results-driven project management professional with 20+ years in aligning technology with business goals. Skilled in business and data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Excellent problem-solving abilities and capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Dedicated to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational success.
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