About Nonnie

Nonnie Njihia was born and raised in Kenya and relocated to Australia 12 years ago to pursue further studies. In Macquarie University. She obtained a Bachelor of Applied Finance with Bachelor of Economics (double degree) as well as a Masters in Commerce specializing in Accounting. She is also a CPA associate and currently work for National Australia Bank as a Product Control Analyst.

Nonnie is the current president of African Professionals of Australia (APA), an organisation whose purpose is to empower Africans to excel in their respective professions and also a member of Ignition Investment, an Australian based investment and advisory firm that is dedicated to making and advising on investments in Africa that have a positive social impact on the society.

Her passion is women empowerment with the fundamental belief that when you Educate a man, you educate 1 person; educate a woman you educate a whole community.