Amobi Okugo

Amobi Okugo

Sacramento, California, United States
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I’m Amobi Okugo

I’m a former 10+ year professional soccer player turned Athlete…

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Experience

  • Athlete C.E.O Graphic

    Athlete C.E.O

    www.athleteceo.me

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    Newton Square, PA

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    Austin, Texas Area

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    Los Angeles, California, United States

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Education

  • Harvard Business School Executive Education Graphic

    Harvard Business School Executive Education

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    Immersed in a rich and focused learning experience that includes faculty presentations, group discussions, and case studies, you will examine best practices and winning strategies in the worlds of film, television, publishing, music, and sports. Through enlightening cases featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Hamilton: An American Musical, MRC's House of Cards, and The Walt Disney Studios, the program provides new insight into strategic entertainment business challenges.

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    Unique advanced legal degree for non-lawyers that enables professionals to gain solid foundation in U.S. Law

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    Activities and Societies: Golden Honor Society

    Graduated Magna Cum Laude while playing professional soccer

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    The Riordan MBA Fellows Program targets recent college graduates who are considering graduate education in business management. Its core purpose is to educate, prepare and motivate these individuals to competitively apply and succeed in a top MBA program and a career in management. This transformational experience will help professionals expand their network and build their leadership skills and community service profile. Fellows are required to attend in-person sessions at UCLA that include…

    The Riordan MBA Fellows Program targets recent college graduates who are considering graduate education in business management. Its core purpose is to educate, prepare and motivate these individuals to competitively apply and succeed in a top MBA program and a career in management. This transformational experience will help professionals expand their network and build their leadership skills and community service profile. Fellows are required to attend in-person sessions at UCLA that include various activities and services.

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    Program for professional athletes to learn how to evaluate venture-stage investment opportunities and understand how and why to build a portfolio for optimal financial returns

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    Crossover Into Business is a semester-long program in which professional athletes develop their business acumen by working with MBA student mentors.

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    Completed my Associate's Degree during my professional career tenure with Philadelphia Union

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    Activities and Societies: Soccer team, Black Student Union

    Spent freshman year at UCLA as a student-athlete before leaving early to become a professional soccer player through the MLS Generation Adidas program in January of 2010.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Board Member

    Afterschool Alliance

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Education

    Enrich Children's Lives - Support Afterschool Programs

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    Board Member

    Armstead Academic Project

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Education

    The vision of the Armstead Academic Project is to positively impact the Sacramento Public School system by serving our students and providing equality. Arik believes in the adage:

    “Nurture over nature and that every student has the ability to succeed if provided opportunities and a quality education.”

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    Professional Development Chair - Executive Board

    Umu Igbo Unite, Bay Area

    - Present 9 months

    Primary responsibility is to foster the growth and advancement of our members by designing and implementing strategic programs and initiatives for personal, career, and self development.

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    Learning Facilitator

    U.S. Soccer Foundation

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Education

    We are committed to helping young people embrace an active and healthy lifestyle, using soccer to cultivate critical life skills that pave the path to a better future.

    Coach Mentor and Soccer For Success Facilitator

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    Sports Envoy

    U.S. Department of State

    - Present 4 months

    Social Services

    Sports Envoy Program

    Sport Impact programs using soccer to bring people of different cultures and backgrounds together to promote connection, social impact, and development

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    Advisory Committee Member

    WorldofMoney.org

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

    WorldofMoney.org was founded in 2005 and is a New York City based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower youth with a sound financial education.

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    Advisory Committee

    Young Investors Society

    - Present 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The Young Investors Society is dedicated to preparing the next generation of investors. Its mission is to inspire youth to be outstanding investors – investors in companies, investors in their communities, and investors in themselves.

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    Board Member

    Stockpile

    - Present 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    The Stockpile Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to educational activities that support the financial independence and economic empowerment of disadvantaged individuals, including those in underserved communities. The Stockpile Foundation provides grants and free, licensed content to increase stock market awareness through education and learning.

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    Member

    For(bes)The Culture

    - Present 1 year 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Powered by Forbes, the mission of For(bes) The Culture is to create equitable pathways for Black and Brown professionals. We’re a hub for elite leaders of color who are breaking down barriers & impacting culture globally to connect, collaborate and change. For(bes) The Culture provides a platform that fosters professional development, social consciousness, civic engagement, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship through community service projects, social and cultural outings, personal and…

    Powered by Forbes, the mission of For(bes) The Culture is to create equitable pathways for Black and Brown professionals. We’re a hub for elite leaders of color who are breaking down barriers & impacting culture globally to connect, collaborate and change. For(bes) The Culture provides a platform that fosters professional development, social consciousness, civic engagement, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship through community service projects, social and cultural outings, personal and professional workshops and seminars, mentoring, tutoring and networking

Publications

  • Unfinished Business Compelling Stories of Adult Student Persistence

    Information Age Publishing

    For at least the last 100 years, more than 40% of all students who enrolled in American colleges and universities have not persisted to graduation at four-year institutions. Their stories are varied, but in every case, something got in the way of that pursuit. Life happened. They became one of the nearly 36 million Americans who have some college but no degree.

    For many, the stigma of not finishing college is a closely held secret that weighs heavily as they discuss, engage, and compete…

    For at least the last 100 years, more than 40% of all students who enrolled in American colleges and universities have not persisted to graduation at four-year institutions. Their stories are varied, but in every case, something got in the way of that pursuit. Life happened. They became one of the nearly 36 million Americans who have some college but no degree.

    For many, the stigma of not finishing college is a closely held secret that weighs heavily as they discuss, engage, and compete to meet the challenges of the workforce in the 21st century. Some weren’t ready at age 18 for the focus and commitment that academic studies require. Others found opportunities to create income and meet immediate familial needs or requirements. Many have excelled despite their lack of a college credential. Contrary to the deficit mindset that often permeates the retention and persistence discourse, this book highlights the stories of those who successfully returned to what was left unfinished.

    The stories here may challenge your assumptions. These are high-quality students who demonstrated a compelling and inspiring commitment to their education, begun long ago and now completed—in some cases decades later. As you read, don’t miss the role that engaged advisors, supportive family members, and well-designed programs such as prior learning assessment played in helping students to the finish line. These narratives also demonstrate that it is time for institutions of higher education to imagine and embrace new ways of serving these students well.

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Honors & Awards

  • Forbes 30 Under 30

    Forbes

    Forbes 30 Under 30 Member In Sports Category

  • MLS 24 Under 24 Top Players

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    Recognized as one MLS' top 24 players under 24 for 2014 season

  • Philadelphia Union Team Defender Of The Year

    Philadelphia Union

    Voted Team Defender of the year for 2013 season by coaching staff

  • MLS 24 Under 24 Top Players

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    Recognized as one of MLS' top 24 players under 24 for 2013 season

  • Pac 10 Freshman Of The Year

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    Top Freshman Soccer Player In Pac 12 Conference

  • First Team Parade High School All American

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    First-team Parade All-American in 2009 and 2008
    Three-time NSCAA/adidas Youth All-American

Languages

  • English

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  • Igbo ( Nigerian dialect)

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