Hope Katongo is a Political Scientist and advocate for inclusive policy, governance, and community development through empowerment and education. With over three years of experience leading advocacy campaigns and coordinating initiatives across sectors from nonprofit to tech, she blends expertise in communication, diplomacy, politics, policy, stakeholder engagement, and research with a deep personal commitment to driving meaningful, lasting change. She is the founder and visionary of the Nkashi Sisters Circle, a foundation dedicated to empowering children and youth in her country, Zambia, and beyond. Hope holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics & International Relations, certifications in Diplomacy, State Protocol & PR, and Behavioral Science in Public Policy, and has contributed to youth networks such as KUPES Young Women’s Network as a former Creatives Team Lead. She is committed to advancing decolonized narratives and inclusive, systemic change both locally and globally.