Blog - Winnie Karanja

10 months 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…

10 months 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,…

10 months 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…

10 months 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…

1 year 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;…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…