Stephanie Meltus

Stephanie Meltus is a purpose-driven sustainability advocate, innovator, and Doctor of Pharmacy student whose leadership journey began in 2019 with a certification from Junior Achievers Nigeria. That same year, she represented her school as an orator at the NASCO Decompee interschool competition, marking the start of a path defined by excellence and impact. In 2021, she served as the University of Jos Campus Ambassador for OneRx, earning the Ambassador of the Year award. By 2022, she became the youngest participant in The Next Economy training cohort in Jos. Her leadership expanded globally through roles in AIESEC Nigeria as Customer Experience Manager and later in AIESEC Liberia, deepening her commitment to youth empowerment and international collaboration. In 2024, Stephanie was selected as a Millennium Fellow, further amplifying her voice in sustainability and social innovation. She holds certifications from respected institutions such as Butterfly Works, INCO Academy, and ALX, and in 2025, she was proudly named a Ban Ki-moon Agri Champion, recognizing her outstanding work in advancing sustainable agriculture and food systems. As the Country Director of Smartel Agritech, Stephanie is pioneering technology-driven solutions rooted in circular economy principles to equip smallholder farmers for climate resilience and food security. Through it all, she remains grounded in her academic journey as a Doctor of Pharmacy student, committed to inspiring a generation that builds boldly for people and planet.