Kokui Adesokan

Kokui Adesokan ‘09 is a Program Manager at Bridgewater Associates—the largest hedge fund in the world, where she oversees a portfolio of software projects. She crafts strategies to deliver intricate and impactful software solutions. Prior to joining Bridgewater, Kokui was an associate director at Pratt and Whitney. Kokui’s passion for supporting the economic welfare of local communities in Africa, where she grew up, led her to create an online boutique featuring handmade head wraps and natural body butters.

She has been recognized with the UMass Amherst College of Engineering Young Alumni award; the Professional Achievement in Industry Award at the Women of Color STEM Conference; a Trailblazer Spectrum Award at the Black Engineer of the Year Conference; and a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production (STEP) Emerging Leader Award. Kokui earned a BS in chemical engineering from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Kokui serves on the UMass Amherst College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two daughters, exploring various cuisines, and traveling the world.