Reanne Olivier, of Haitian descent, has lived and worked in countries in Africa, Europe, and North America. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit program management and instructional design across Africa and other parts of the Global South, she specializes in designing and developing highly effective learning materials to enhance knowledge retention among young people, talent management, and relationship building.

Reanne is the co-founder and CEO of Africa Matters Initiative, a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering and upskilling African youth. As the CEO, she has led successful youth programs promoting transformative leadership and community advancement across 23 African countries. Beyond her leadership roles, she is a gender activist, facilitator, problem-solver, and mother. Her international exposure and travels have given her a global perspective, earning her the reputation of being a global think tank.

Reanne will earn an MSc in Africa & International Development from the University of Edinburgh in November 2024. In 2024, she was awarded the Top 25 Women in Management Africa award.