Elizabeth is the founder of the Akilah Institute, a college for young leaders in Kigali, Rwanda. Elizabeth moved to Rwanda at age 20 and opened Akilah as a college for young women, mostly genocide survivors, in 2010. In 2020, Akilah expanded access to young men. After educating 6,000 students in hospitality, business, and technology, Akilah is now evolving to a liberal arts model with a focus on contemplative leadership. Elizabeth is now in the early stages of launching a new venture, the Rwanda Children's Museum. Elizabeth lives in Bournemouth, England with her husband, Dave, and 4 kids.
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