With 16 years of experience in development, Helvecia Embola is the Coordinator of World Economic Skills and Development (WESAD), a Cameroonian based NGO. She is also the leader of Women in Conservation Network Cameroon which constitutes about 30 women-led organisations.
Helvecia believes that a strong work ethic and attention to detail yield superior results. She is passionate about the development of entrepreneurial skills and has mentored over 400 girls in entrepreneurship and leadership. She has also trained and mentored over 250 young women in the creation of environmentally friendly new ventures.
She studied Governance and Policy Analysis at UNU MERIT Netherlands and St. Clement University Switzerland where she holds a Ph.D in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
