Zeinab konate
Energy and Security Program Manager
Zeinab began her career at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as a paralegal specializing in cybercrimes and wire fraud before moving into communications at the National Development Council. In 2017, she transitioned into the ed-tech space, partnering with universities globally and specializing in operations, compliance, and marketing. She later supported high-growth startups as an Operations Partner and led corporate operations for an international development firm. Zeinab holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University and a master’s degree in Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University. She is passionate about DEI, social justice, community empowerment, and yoga/pilates. She is fluent in Malinke/Mandingo and is a proud Houstonian.
