Ciara Mokeme
Founder
Full Biography
Ciara Mokeme is a communications professional with extensive agency and in-house experience
working with B2C and B2B brands, from startups to Fortune 500, specializing in higher education,
health, technology, and consumer packaged goods. She has led teams, built products from scratch,
and launched award-winning creative campaigns.
A key focus for Ciara is providing strategic guidance and support to business owners, ensuring they are well-positioned to grow brands that foster holistic collaboration across teams. Combining creativity with business expertise and operational proficiency, she develops compelling brand stories and authentically connects with target audiences.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Mokeme is also an ambassador for a UN board, a public
speaker, an educator, and a board member of the Museum of African Culture. She serves as the
Program Lead for Start:ME, a business accelerator run in partnership with Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Prior to her role as Program Lead, she served as a mentor for Start:ME in the Southside and Clarkston communities.
The HerScension Pitch Showcase
At HerScension, visionary women founders pitch live on stage for non-dilutive grant capital, strategic mentorship, and investor partnerships. Ciara Mokeme serves on the esteemed judging panel evaluating innovation, market scalability, leadership resilience, and real-world impact.
