Daniel Idemudia

Daniel Idemudia, born in Nigeria and raised with an entrepreneurial spirit, has always had a passion for helping others. His family’s experiences with financial instability have significantly shaped his journey, fueling his drive to create ventures that make a meaningful impact. Currently serving as the Junior Class President at Boston Latin Academy, Daniel balances his leadership role with various other impactful experiences. He has worked in different roles that have taught him resilience, adaptability, and the importance of community. These experiences have all led him to his latest project: Fortune Avenue, a nonprofit dedicated to making financial education and career opportunities accessible to underrepresented and less affluent communities.

Daniel’s journey has been diverse. He interned at United Planet, where he worked as a business consultant for Tanzanian entrepreneurs, helping them navigate local market challenges. His commitment to social justice led him to work with the Youth Justice & Power Union, where he played a key role in reallocating $6 million from the Boston Police Department budget to youth jobs alongside Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. In addition to his advocacy work, Daniel gained financial industry experience through a week-long apprenticeship at Berkeley Research Group and used his coding skills to create a community light show at the Hawthorne Community Center.

Through internships at State Street Global Advisors and his involvement with Boston Public Schools, Daniel continues to hone his leadership and business skills. Daniel is excited about the future and remains committed to making a lasting impact through his efforts, especially with Fortune Avenue.