Ify Obidi-Essien is a distinguished Edu-Tech Consultant, STEM advocate and Microsoft Global Training Partner, renowned for her steadfast dedication to advancing digital transformation in education. As CEO of Tech-Savvy Teacher International, a leading EdTech Consultancy firm, Ify leads initiatives encompassing comprehensive technology services.

A trailblazer, Ify's impact transcends borders. In May 2024, she delivered four insightful sessions at the prestigious eLearning Africa conference in Rwanda, including a debate on the future of traditional education in the digital age and a panel session titled 'AI Meets Education: ChatGPT in Schools' Classroom'.

Ify’s love for empowering women in STEM can be seen in the activities she engages on several educational platforms promoting active involvement in STEM for the Girl Child.

Additionally, Ify was a guest on Curtis Bonk ’ s award-winning podcast, “Silver Lining for Learning”, where she joined esteemed professors from Harvard University (USA), the University of Kansas (USA), the University of Melbourne (Australia), and Arizona State University (USA) to discuss the future of e-learning in Africa in a post-COVID world, with a focus on AI and employability skills.

Her Media features in The SUN, Wazobia TV, Wazobia FM, TVC, Kids and Mum TV show, and Guardian Woman Publication underscore her industry recognition.

Ify has successfully organized 17 editions of the Tech-Savvy Teacher Masterclass across Abuja, Lagos, Dubai, and Rwanda, with themes focused on AI, digital transformation, and strategic leadership. The most recent masterclass in November 2024 attracted the Permanent Secretary of Education Taraba State with his team of 8 government representatives in education.

In her commitment to education, Ify also leads the B.I.G Girls Foundation, an initiative focused on digitally upskilling underserved young women in Nigeria, aged 18 to 24. Through this program, she empowers these women by sensitizing them to the value of digital skills in the modern world, bridging the digital gender gap.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ify is a proud mother of three amazing toddlers, Ama, Edima, and Wealth. She is happily married to Ayo Essien, a Software Engineer. A devoted Christian, Ify’s faith in God is the cornerstone of her life, guiding her in both her personal and professional endeavors.