Robert Bob Okello
African Development Engineering Student
Phone:
+1 (405) 886 5867
+256 783 146 325
+47 96 73 40 93
Email:
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Address:
200 W. Lindsey. St.
Headington College
Norman, Oklahoma
73072
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Date of Birth:
April 30th
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"If there shall be any scale to measure my life's success; let it me one that, above all else, factors in the number of lives of people I have impacted. This should be the gauge of my mortality."
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Hello! I'm Robert Bob Okello
I enthusiastically seize every opportunity to go MAD - Make A Difference, contributing positive energy to the society. I use the rich library of my own and others' experiences to inspire my generation for great actions, equip lives and transform communities. I believe there is a champion in each and everyone that must be brought to life for the common good of society. Strengths: - Learner - Restorative - Analytical - Developer - Individualization
EXPERIENCE
2018-Present
Founder & CEO
At Maarifasasa, we believe in bringing out the best in every learner. We facilitate access to life-changing learning opportunities that empower the learner to be their best self in a fastly changing technological era. We are committed to leading a new education revolution in Africa, empowering every learner to achieve their greatest potential.
2018-2019
Assistant to the President
ABI's vision is to raise competent, ethical business leaders in Africa, and to launch and empower local businesses that improve lives and transform communities by opening avenues for true independence.
2017-Present
Information Architect
NGOYEAA BACK TO SCHOOL FOUNDATION
We provide hardworking, deserving children with the resources and mentorship necessary to continue their education and unlock their full potential. We believe strongly in the power of mentorship to provide meaningful guidance, opportunity, and cultural exchange, and aim to leverage this resource for the benefit of our students and sponsors alike
2016-Present
Director
BINDEC-Uganda equips and empowers promising individuals and community based groups mostly women and youth with skills and resources to enable them fight against poverty. We also provide a platform for Networking and cooperation among participants especially through our on job trainings, internships and mentorship programs.
2016-2018
Technology Officer
At GLP, we believe stories matter! The way these stories are told are thus of key interest to us. We seek to engage our audience with key issues pertaining to the African continent in an independent, well researched and accurate fashion.
2017-2018
President
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Founded in 1970, the International Advisory Committee (IAC) is an executive student organization that represents international students, and coordinates the efforts of all international student organizations at the University of Oklahoma.
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2016-2017
President
The United World believes in the promotion, cultivation, and provision of opportunities and support for international awareness activities, and cultural sharing initiatives, which unite peoples with understanding of international cultures, issues, traditions, and customs. With members from over 50 countries, The United World is a truly global family of humankind.
EDUCATION
2015-2019
Bachelor's Degree
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in African Development Engineering and a minor in Entrepreneurship at the Michael F. Price College of Business
2013-2015
International Baccalaureate Diploma
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE RED CROSS NORDIC
The United World Colleges make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC RECN is located in Flekke, Sogn og Fjordane in Western Norway.
2009-2012
Uganda Certifcate of Education
We are committed to delivering morally upright, socially responsible and academically competent individuals to the society.
Our Vision is to inculcate moral values set by society and religion to awaken the self-conscience in every pupil; to inspire the hearts and minds to endeavour positive effects on others, appreciate cultural differences and become environmentally conscious; to offer quality education harmonized with the contemporary approach and fortified by technology.
AFFILIATIONS
SKILLS
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Creativity
WordPress
Public Speaking
People Management
Coordinating with others
Emotional Intelligence
Project Management
Cognitive Intelligence
PAST CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
THE UNITED WORLD
President
The United World promotes, cultivates, and provides opportunities and support for international awareness activities, and cultural sharing initiatives, which unite peoples with understanding of international cultures, issues, traditions, etc.
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OU STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Assistant Director
Served with the University of Oklahoma Student Government Association as the assistant director in the executive cabinet’s department of inclusivity. Worked with the office of the Vice President for University Community to promote a more inclusive university community.