Barika Edwards ☆

Barika Edwards is an award-winning social impact innovator and entrepreneur with a mission to drive real change in the business world by integrating sustainability and social impact at the core of success.

With a unique interdisciplinary background in tech, media management, and production, Barika's expertise spans areas such as operations, strategy, corporate social responsibility, program management, product management, inclusive entrepreneurship, marketing, and international media buying and licensing.

As the founder of OweYaa, a social impact HR Tech company, Barika empowered veterans and military spouses to transition into high-tech careers, earning recognition for social innovation and fostering diversity in the technology sector.

Known for a compassionate leadership style that values inclusivity and growth, Barika excels in building cohesive workplace cultures and forging national partnerships, utilizing data-driven strategies to achieve goals.

Having collaborated with influential creatives, entrepreneurs, media partners, and tech companies, Barika is dedicated to connecting undervalued professionals with opportunities and consults with enterprises on fostering meaningful workplace cultures.

With a background in production and broadcasting, Barika brings a deep understanding of various communities and populations, coupled with a passion for connecting diverse people and disciplines to drive impactful discoveries.

Currently pursuing a Masters in Management at Harvard University, Barika remains open to consulting requests and collaborations aimed at driving positive change.

Barika's educational background includes a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Social Sciences and Graduate-level Management coursework from Harvard University, a fellowship in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.

Throughout her career, Barika has held various roles at organizations like the Center for Social Impact Strategy, Curious Culture LLC, Goodie Nation, Scott Philanthropy, Diamond Age Data Science, Career Break, Civic Hall, American Documentary | POV, Neuromatters LLC, Artsy Fartsy Show, WBAI Public Radio 99.5FM-NYC, Broadcast, Moody's Corporation, Artery, and BE Creative Service.