Building Global Relevance Through Local Impact

​Welcome to Episode 1 of the Global Talent Series, a virtual series spotlighting extraordinary individuals who went from humble beginnings to global recognition.

​In this kickoff session, we sit down with Amarachi Johnson, a UK Global Talent recipient, Developer Community Manager, award-winning advocate for education, and builder of thriving tech communities across Africa.

​From mentoring children in rural communities to contributing to global open-source ecosystems and earning international awards, Amarachi’s journey is a masterclass in turning purpose into impact.

​In this inspiring session, Amarachi will share:

• ​How grassroots community work can lead to global recognition

• ​The role of open-source and teaching in building technical credibility

• ​A step-by-step breakdown of the UK Global Talent Visa journey

• ​How to scale your purpose-driven work without losing your "why"

​Why You Should Attend:

• ​You’re curious about how real people grow from local effort to global influence

• ​You’re exploring the UK Global Talent Visa or other international opportunities

• ​You care about tech, community, education, or open source

• ​You want inspiration with direction — not fluff.