Chi Chi Okezie is owner/producer of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC. SN is a certified black, women owned consulting firm based in Metro-Atlanta, GA, USA which specializes in business networking, diversity and inclusion and cultural awareness consulting and training. Chi Chi has spent the past 17 years assisting corporations, top universities, institutions and federal agencies with professional development training. She is trilingual (English, Igbo and French), the author of 2 networking books, and blogs as the Champion Networker. Chi Chi has published hundreds of online articles as a Diamond Expert for EzineArticles.com. As well as, a contributing writer to the ENVOY Guide and Executive Support Magazine. Her company was granted a Proclamation for Business Networking Day for November 13th in 2017.

Through her company, Chi Chi has presented keynotes, hosted events and created training programs and online courses. She has also developed workshops and curriculum in various topics of: business networking, diversity and inclusion, branding, entrepreneurship, ethics and integrity, etc. A unique value proposition is including culture, arts and entertainment to broaden the learning and development experiences.

Additionally, Chi Chi is the recipient of several awards including Class of 40 Under 40 Connect Magazine and Rejuvenate Magazine. As well as, the 2023 J. Pollard Turman Alumni Service Award (Emory University). She is heavily involved with her alumni association and served as Alumni Counselor to the Campus Life Committee of the Emory Board of Trustees. Including, Executive Committee Member of the Oxford College of Emory Board of Counselors. Chi Chi holds active memberships with ADMAG (Atlanta Diversity Management Advocacy Group), ASAP (American Society of Administrative Professionals) , Executive Support Speakers Bureau, and Turning Point Church. As well as, an alumna of the NASDAQ Milestone Circles and eCornell and Bank of America Women’s Entrepreneurship Program.