Renton Business and Professional Women- Winners

We would like to congratulate BPW's winner for the Woman of Achievement award, Ndudi Chuku, and the Woman of the Year award, Frankie Roe!

Ndudi Chuku- She is the Executive Director for her non-profit, Mission Africa that should co-found with her husband. She was born in Aba, Nigeria and where she as witness extreme poverty, educational barriers, inhumane treatment, and civil war. Her non-profit, Mission Africa serves to empower underprivileged children and families through education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. Mission Africa has expanded to 4 countries, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and The Gambia since it was first establishment in 2006. A few of their accomplishments: (2012) raised $191794 US dollars to support the mission, (2010-2012) raised and shipped seven 40 ft container load of books, school supplies, and essential items, (2008-2013) awarded over 200 high school scholarships to children in remote villages of Nigeria and Tanzania, (2007-2013) funded and hosted several free medical outreach programs to children and families in remote villages of eastern Nigeria---Janice Brady

Frankie Roe- After a history of life in gang culture and being labeled at risk, Frankie found strength and courage to turn her life around. She not only overcame her own past, but made the commitment to use her story and experiences to serve at risk youth and inspire them to break free of the harsh realities they had experienced thus far. Frankie joined the non-profit group Powerful Voices to use her education, passion, and real world experience to give back to girls who are where she used to be. Powerful voice fosters adolescents girls' development by providing programs and promoting social justice so girls can realize their dreams, engage in their communities and shape a better world. AS Frankie worked closely with the young women at Powerful Voices, she began to hear a recurring dream. They wanted to express themselves as writers, poets, and authors. Frankie then founded Young Urban Authors. This organization empowers aspiring writers by equipping them with literary skills that can lead to rewarding careers as published authors. Participates of Young Urban Authors have already spawned over a dozen published books. More Importantly, the lives of the many young people have been permanently altered for the better because of Frankie Roe.---Stephanie Owens