Blog - Winnie Karanja

3 weeks ago

Affordable Child Care Can’t Wait: Dads Care for Child Care

On the Wednesday before Father’s Day, we gathered at the State Capitol—dads, grandparents, parents, and providers—united in calling for a $480M investment in Wisconsin’s child care system. As someone deeply…

3 weeks ago

Reimagining Education: Diving into what it means to educate for the future

I had a wonderful time talking with Ericka Graham on the Curiously Podcast. Our conversation focused on how Nakira’s World is transforming early education by centering multicultural representation, sparking curiosity,…

3 weeks ago

Curiosity and Community Converge; STEM Night with RISE Wisconsin

In May 2025, Nakira’s World partnered with RISE Wisconsin to host a vibrant STEM Night. The energy in the room was electric, you could see all the sparks of curiosity light…

3 weeks ago

From Vision to Impact: Reflections on Speaking at UW-Madison

At the end of May 2025, I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker for UW-Madison ’s Division of Enrollment Management Professional Development Day. Being invited by the…

7 months ago

Leading Change: My Journey as Board President of Kids Forward Foundation

At the end of 2024, I was honored to be nominated to serve as the Board President for the Kids Forward Foundation. Kids Forward Foundation is not just an organization;…

10 months ago

Bringing STEM to Life: A Conversation on Passion-Driven Entrepreneurship

It was fun to sit down with the two co-hosts Terese and Shelby on the Screw It, Let’s Do This podcast! We had a great conversation about my work, especially…

1 year ago

From Classroom to Archives: The Legendary Card Collection at UW-Madison Revealed

I’m thrilled to share the legendary card collection, a truly unique compilation that is currently being exhibited at UW-Madison’s Special Collections. This exhibit is a rare opportunity to see one…

1 year ago

Upswell Forum: How a Week at Harvard Sparked Innovation in Nakira’s World

I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the inaugural Upswell Forum at Harvard Business School (HBS), a program designed to support social entrepreneurs working in communities of color. It…

2 years ago

Game On: Rethinking Education and Gender Representation in Gaming

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in an enlightening panel discussion at the Madison Development conference, focusing on the intersection of education and gaming. This panel delved into what…