Two of APB's Top Speakers, Wanjiku Gatheru & Justin Shaifer, Make 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 List

08 Dec 2023

APB is excited to share that two of our exclusive speakers have been honored on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 List. In the social impact category, Wanjiku Gatheru was celebrated for leveraging her business smarts to save the world. In the education category, Justin Shaifer was recognized for bringing access and opportunity to the classroom and beyond. Learn more about each speaker below!

Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru
For Wawa, caring about the environment started early. While farming with her mom and grandmother as a child, the conversations would often turn to saving the earth. The first-generation American of Kenyan descent became even more invested when taking an environmental science class in high school when she learned that social justice and climate issues were deeply intertwined. Everything suddenly became personal and her passion soon turned into activism.
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Justin Shaifer
Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer is an award-winning TV host and producer who is at the forefront of transforming science and tech education. As the founder of Fascinate Media, he is revolutionizing the way students learn by creating immersive educational experiences and content using 3D VFX, Virtual Production, and Generative AI. His goal is to become the ESPN of STEM, inspiring young people to embrace their inner nerd and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math, regardless of their surroundings.
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