Emily Kamunde-Osoro is a seasoned HR leader, professional coach, entrepreneur, and leadership development specialist with over 20 years of experience across consulting, nonprofit, aviation, agriculture, and financial services. She currently serves as HR Director at TradeMark Africa and is the Founder of Rise & Learn Global and the InMySteps Foundation, a youth mentorship and employability initiative focused on preparing young people for the world of work. Emily is also the Founder of the East Africa HR Symposium, a regional platform that brings together HR and business leaders from across East Africa to exchange insights, explore emerging workplace trends, and advance the people and leadership agenda in the region. Throughout her career, Emily has championed organisational transformation, leadership development, culture, talent management, and coaching across diverse organisations and markets. She has served in Board and Council roles with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Pan Africa Christian University, and the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). Emily is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening organisations, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and creating opportunities for young people to realise their full potential. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and taking long walks to recharge