Youth Venture

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Amanda Ebokosia has been deemed the quintessential renaissance woman of her time. She has successfully fulfilled her role as a published author, entrepreneur, scholar and orator. She gives new meaning to the phrase, "Live each day as if it were your last". Ebokosia has authored and published many works since age 14. Her first publication was with a poem entitled, “New Chapter", in the anthology, “Journeys", by Editors Sharon Derdian & Micheal Perala. These achievements were shortly followed up with her performances at the legendary Apollo Theater and the self-publication of her book, "Raindrops of Life" at age 19.

As a child, Ebokosia was very inquisitive about her surroundings. Science has been the one discipline to help satisfy her curiosity. Amanda Ebokosia completed her degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology 2008 at Rutgers University, as a Psi Chi Honor Society inductee. While in college, she was able to hone her leadership and entrepreneurial skills as Founder & CEO of The Gem Project, Inc. She credits the achievements of The Gem Project to her team, supporters, and her personal relationship with God. She stated on the official website of The Gem Project, “An organization is only as strong as the members who support it. You're all the catalyst of positive change, be proud”.

She is determined to continue with her humanitarian duties in an effort to make a positive impact on humanity. The Gem Project is currently entering an expansion phase to better serve the community from a state to national level. April of 2008 Ebokosia was assisted by Chas Johnson to direct a film called, “The Gem Project & Young People for Change”, it is scheduled to release soon after post production edits have been finalized.

Currently, Ebokosia is trying to pursue a career as a scientist and entrepreneur. She has been approved to enter and compete in Miss New Jersey USA 2010 this upcoming October of 2009. She resides in North New Jersey.

• I launched a venture more than a year ago and want help to keep it going and growing

Civic Engagement and Voting, College/University, Community Beautification, Community Development, Community Organizing, Environment, Mentoring, School Community Development, Support for Young Women, Youth Empowerment