About Dr. Pande
Dr. Philip Pande is a globally recognized mentor, educator, and leadership facilitator, celebrated as Outstanding Mentor of the Year at the 23rd World School Summit. He serves as the Executive Director of the Corporate Career Academy (CCA), where he leads transformative programs in career development, mentorship, and youth empowerment. A Human Edge-trained and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Certified Mentor, as well as a NITA-accredited trainer, Dr. Pande has directly impacted over 100,000 young people worldwide, guiding them toward employability, leadership, and purposeful living.
He was the Lead Facilitator of the PYLIEMgv program, implemented by the Cabinet Affairs Office in the Executive Office of the President, where he has delivered more than 200 workshops for emerging leaders across 37 of Kenya’s 47 counties. His influence extends globally, having served as a volunteer mentor with the Asia Foundation and as Technical Lead for UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited 2.0.
Dr. Pande’s leadership journey began early, earning him the prestigious EU-Champion tag as the youngest senate member in 2014.
Passionate about mentorship, leadership, and youth development, Dr. Pande continues to inspire the next generation of leaders by aligning personal growth with community transformation and global progress.
Education & credentials
- He is also an alumnus of the Ashoka Changemakers Everywhere Academy, where he deepened his expertise in systemic change and social innovation.
- He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Service (Maryland State University, USA), a B.A. in Economics and Sociology (Chuka University), and is a finalist in the MSc. Leadership and Governance program at JKUAT.
Faculty
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