Kenyan-born scholar and trailblazer, Professor Jerono Phylis Rotich, has been selected for the esteemed ACE Fellows Program – a major leadership development initiative under the American Council on Education (ACE).
Reported by Afro Diaspora Pulse
Dr. Rotich, currently a distinguished professor at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), joins an elite group of leaders from across the U.S. chosen for their extraordinary commitment to advancing higher education. This selection not only recognizes her outstanding contributions to academia and public service, but also underscores the power and potential of African-born educators shaping global educational landscapes.
Born and raised in Kenya, Professor Rotich has dedicated her life to building inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments. She’s also the founder of Kenya Students in Diaspora (KESID) and WOYO Empowerment, platforms that uplift underrepresented voices through education and mentorship.
With the ACE Fellows Program known for transforming institutional leadership, Dr. Rotich’s participation signals exciting opportunities ahead – not just for her, but for the communities she tirelessly serves across the diaspora.
Afro Diaspora Pulse salutes you, Professor Rotich! Your journey inspires a generation.
