We are delighted to welcome Uchenna Ibe as one of the distinguished judges for the Chinwe Russell Art Prize 2025. A visionary entrepreneur and dedicated mentor, Uchenna is the founder of Ivy League Collections Limited, a pioneering sustainable interior design company in Nigeria. Her work seamlessly blends entrepreneurial excellence with social impact, making her an invaluable addition to our judging panel.
Uchenna holds a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and has received extensive training from some of the world’s leading institutions, including Walden University, Santa Clara University, Cornell University, Cranfield University, and Lagos Business School. Her wealth of experience enables her to bring a strategic and socially conscious perspective to the art prize selection process.
Beyond business, Uchenna’s passion for empowering young women through vocational training programs has impacted over 1,600 lives, reflecting her unwavering commitment to community development and capacity building. She actively contributes to several organizations, such as the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), where she serves as a Country Leader.
Her remarkable achievements have earned her participation in globally recognized initiatives, including:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Growth Fellows Program
Vital Voices Global Ambassadors Program
Nigerian Ambassador for ImpactHER
Lagos Business School Fellowship on Leadership and Sustainable Waste Management
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Uchenna is a Certified Marriage and Youth Counselor for the Catholic Church, further demonstrating her dedication to personal and social development.
On the personal front, Uchenna has been happily married for 31 years, and is a proud mother of four young adults, aged between 21 and 30 years.
We are honored to have Uchenna’s expertise, leadership, and compassion as part of our esteemed judging panel, ensuring a fair and inspiring selection process for this year’s prize.
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