Ashley Immanuel is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon, a company that is solving the problem of youth unemployment in Africa by building tech-focused talent and businesses. Ashley coordinates Semicolon’s delivery of innovative solutions related to education, talent management, and venture-building. Ashley has more than 15 years of experience delivering and managing impact-focused work in locations worldwide. Prior to joining Semicolon, Ashley was Chief Executive Officer of EFInA (Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access), an organization that drives inclusive finance in Nigeria through research, advocacy, capacity building, and innovation. In this role, Ashley supervised leading research and engagement on financial sector innovation in Nigeria and oversaw the delivery of a multi-million-dollar Innovation Fund. Ashley started her career in management consulting with IBM Global Business Services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Duke University.