Innovator | Strategist | Change Maker
About Mmanti Umoh
Mmanti Umoh is a globally recognized Education Technology and Management Consultant, Policy Development Expert, and Senior Partner at The PurplePatch Consults. With over 20 years of experience in education management, policy development, and leadership across Africa, she is at the forefront of driving transformative education reforms, digital inclusion, and sustainable human development.
As the Chair of the Council-Future-Plan for Nigeria, Mmanti leads an interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to shaping the country’s sustainable future through policy innovation, leadership development, and strategic collaborations.
She is also the Executive Director of Community Stakeholders for Social Good, spearheading initiatives such as the Akwa Ibom Business Leadership Summit, Akwa Ibom Youth Leadership Summit, and Akwa Ibom Women in Leadership Summit—all focused on empowering Africa’s next generation of leaders.
A pioneer in the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in Education, Mmanti leverages emerging technologies to create personalized learning experiences and bridge the education accessibility gap for learners in underserved communities.
Her groundbreaking projects, including the Teen Mental Health Curriculum, iSEEL, and the Nigerian Emotional Learning Project (NELPRO), have redefined learning paradigms, embedding social-emotional learning (SEL), leadership, and innovation into mainstream education.
Global Platforms
Her influence extends beyond Africa, as she has spoken on global platforms, including:
Awards & Recognitions
Mmanti’s impact has earned her multiple accolades, including:
- ✔ Winner, Coca-Cola Shaping a Better Future Grant Challenge (2016) – Education for Sustainable Development.
- ✔ Emerging African Leader (2015), 7 Star Worker (2016), and International Woman in African Education Nominee (2018).
- ✔ Fellow, UK Institute of Management Specialists & Occupational Safety & Health Professionals.
Beyond Work
When she’s not strategizing or pioneering innovative education solutions, Mmanti is mentoring startups, designing policy frameworks, advocating for inclusive education, and fostering leadership development in Africa and beyond.
She is deeply passionate about institutionalizing good governance, maximizing human potential, and restoring confidence in the interactions between corporate, governmental, and societal systems.
