Ngozi is the Founder of Ako Insurance Consulting, which she started in response to the growing need for the insurance industry to increase representation of Black professionals.  In the 25 years prior to starting Ako , Ngozi held various roles.  She started her insurance career as an Underwriter, but also spent a notable amount of in production, business development, and service roles with global insurance carriers and brokerage firms.  In attempt to play a more impactful role in the insurance industry, Ngozi started her own independent insurance agency where she not only educates her clients about insurance as a wealth building tool but also the career opportunities in the industry that she has grown to love.

Ngozi’s passion for insurance is only matched by her passion for diversity and inclusion.  Although not professional trained in the space, Ngozi is a visionary when it comes to identifying strategies that create “intentional progress”.  At Ako, Ngozi is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and the engagement of talent seekers as they look to develop a more inclusive and intercultural workplace  that effectively recruits and retains Black talent.