Yvonne Buluma-Samba is the founder of LocaeRise, an online consumables marketplace created to empower schools and communities through purposeful purchasing. A dynamic leader with over a decade of school leadership experience, a qualification in Business, and a Master’s in International Commercial Law, Locaerise is driven by a commitment to sustainability, education, and local economic growth.

Under Yvonne’s leadership, Locaerise has grown to a team of 30 in just six months, reflecting her ability to scale businesses and create impactful solutions. As the co-founder of a previous multi-award-winning edtech business, and as a minority and immigrant leader in the tech space, Yvonne brings a unique perspective to driving innovation and change.