Portia Richardson M.Ed., MPP
Social Impact Coach | Founder, Impactpreneur University
Focus Area: Social Entrepreneurship, Equity & Leadership
Country: Ghana
Portia Richardson is a visionary nonprofit leader, social impact strategist, and champion of trauma-informed education. As the Founder and Executive Director of Tumaini DC, she has transformed it from a local initiative into a global movement, positively affecting over 30,000 students and educators across the U.S. and Ghana.
Through her groundbreaking SEL curriculum, The Tumaini Way, she empowers marginalized communities with tools to build resilience and foster leadership. Additionally, she inspires and equips social entrepreneurs through IMPACTpreneur University, a digital platform offering funding strategies, leadership development, and sustainable impact solutions. Portia’s innovative approach is reshaping the future of education, equity, and social change worldwide.