Sandra C. Chukwudozie is the CEO of Salpha Energy, and on a mission to deepen access to affordable solar solutions in Nigeria’s poorest communities. She is globally and culturally competent with an outstanding record of achievement in implementing new business strategies, delivering innovative solutions, and facilitating operations.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Manchester, and a Master’s degree in International Oil and Gas Management from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) University of Dundee.

Prior to Salpha Energy, Ms Chukwudozie worked with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation as a Sustainable Development consultant, with a focus on Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Development for Developing Countries.

She also worked in the Office of the Director for the General Assembly and ECOSOC Affairs Division at the United Nations Headquarters. She made significant contributions in mobilizing and coordinating political support to the office in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Here, astounding professionals who are renowned personalities in today’s society directly mentored Ms Chukwudozie.

Sandra has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Energy category. Sandra is also certified NLP Master Practitioner from the NLP Centre of New York which enables her to understand and implement holistic health, coaching, and behaviour change.

Equipped by the diversity of her accomplishments, she offers a fresh, practical and futuristic paradigm in tackling the problem of energy poverty globally. As a firm believer in continuity, Sandra also advocates for young people's’ skills and talent development.

Sandra's accolades extend across prestigious platforms:
1. Top 50 African Business Heroes, hailed by the Jack Ma Foundation
2. Nominee for the Prize for Entrepreneurship at The Future Africa Awards
3. Recognition as one of the 25 Under 40 Energy Rising Stars by the African Business Chambers
4. Acknowledged as one of the 50 African Trailblazers by Business Review Afrika
5. Ecowas Youth Ambassador, conferred by the West Africa Youth Council (WAYC)
6. Recipient of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity, recognized by the West Africa Youth Council (WAYC)
7. "100 Most Influential Leaders Award" bestowed by the Pan African Youths Leadership Foundation (PAYLEF)
8. Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Sokoto Platinum Leadership Award; Northern Youth Council
9. Honored as the Outstanding Woman in Energy, receiving the award for the Renewable Energy Sector from the Women In Maritime And Energy Awards (WIME).

Sandra's journey epitomizes a fusion of passion, purpose, and profound impact, making her a beacon in Africa's energy transformation landscape.