Sienzhi Kouemo views himself as a global citizen, having been born in Germany, semi-raised in Cameroon, and currently residing in the United States. Sienzhi was part of the second graduating class from The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas, Texas. It is there where he cultivated his passion for business, advocacy and service through an internship with AT&T. Sienzhi then made the journey to the northeast to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration focus in marketing from Babson College. After graduating during the height of the pandemic, Sienzhi decided to further his education by obtaining his MBA from Southern Methodist University with a concentration focus on strategy and entrepreneurship.

While at SMU, Sienzhi was introduced to the world of philanthropy along with a remarkable mentor by the name of Dr. Froswa Booker having the opportunity to work closely with various non-profits across North Texas including St. Phillip’s School and Community Center, Project Still I Rise, African American Museum of Dallas, FRIENDS of BOMLA, and Catch Up & Read. Upon graduation, Sienzhi invested his time in better understanding community by participating in Engage Dallas, Social Venture Partners Dana Juett Residency program, Marcus Graham Project, and the North Texas Commission Emerging Leaders North Texas.

Today, Sienzhi serves with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD) as part of the Texas Instruments (TI) Founders Leadership Fellows program helping support the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts under the leadership of Hillary Evans. Aside from work, Sienzhi enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures which is a form of rejuvenation for him. You can also find him on the Katy Trail or a nearby golf course trying to remain somewhat physically fit in case he cannot make it to the gym that day. For mental stimulation, Sienzhi enjoys reading a good book or watching any genre of film so if you have any recommendations that will certainly put his heart at ease.