Our Team and Partners

Melissa Perkins
Role: Founder
Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, urban developer, and 25+ year career educator that
specializes in building smart cities that create high paying professional opportunities for young
adults. She has traveled the world and has worked professionally in China, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Born and raised in the United States of America, in 2022 she introduced a learning philosophy
to the world called “The Indigo Approach” that ignited a global youth movement that became
uThinkIndigo.

Chiagozie “Gozie” Osonwa
Role: Managing Partner
Mr. Osonwa is an investor, real estate developer, and champion of young people from
around the world. He assisted the Founder of uThinkIndigo in building a world class collective of
highly intelligent individuals who “power collaborate” around projects of significant global impact.
Gozie also personally sponsors and travels the world guiding our team in how to start
Epicenters (smart cities) around the world.

Glory Paul
Role: CEO
Glory Paul at the tender age of 18 was appointed the head of our firm because of her high
natural intelligence, humility, and ability to learn quickly in a fast paced global company. She has
been entrusted with the future of this dynamic youth think tank because she is a true student of
“The Indigo Approach”. As she continues to mature as a professional, Glory will be honored
and supported by our community.

Dr. Shawn Edwards
Role:Chief Academic Officer

Lois Villa
Role: Public Relations Officer
Lois is a powerful Social Media Personality and humanitarian. She has been fundamental in
helping promote our learning philosophy and services to families around the world. She is a
tireless advocate for the fair treatment of people regardless of their background. She simply
unapologetically loves humanity. Lois is determined to see as many young people as possible
have the opportunity to share their genius with the world.

Anne Currie
Role: Parent Relations Officer
A Career Educator specializing in working with learners triumphing over physical
challenges, Anne brings years of teaching experience in both the traditional classroom and
within her community. She is devoted to training both parents and teachers elevate learning by
using “The Indigo Approach”. A champion over her own visual impairment, Anne is unstoppable
and relentless in her commitment to making sure all learners are valued and supported.
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