Elizabeth Laiza Kalu

Elizabeth Laiza Kalu is a skilled professional with extensive experience in innovation management, partnerships, and digital marketing. Currently serving as a Senior Innovation Manager at Commonwealth since July 2022, Elizabeth previously held key roles at organizations such as Slum2School Africa, where strategic partnerships led to significant funding for educational programs, and MANIFEST Africa, which Elizabeth founded to support purpose-driven leaders across Africa. Experience also includes managing impactful digital campaigns, training initiatives, and projects aimed at empowering small and medium-scale businesses with digital skills. Elizabeth holds a Master's in Public Administration from NYU and a Bachelor's in Accounting from Suffolk University.