SpecialityFounder, CEO and President Dibia DREAM, DIBIA Athletic and Siyanse

Brandon Okpalobi is a global leader in STEM education, a successful serial entrepreneur, and a passionate youth advocate. This Nigerian-American, has dedicated his career to empowering young people through innovative educational initiatives. A former athlete originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Brandon founded DIBIA Athletic in 2011 to bridge the gap between sports, academics, and mentorship. This program has successfully prepared student-athletes in Bermuda, Miami, and New Orleans for higher levels of competition and scholarship opportunities. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering youth development, Brandon established Dibia DREAM in 2014. This organization has made a profound impact, reaching over 40,000 children across 32 states and 12 countries with engaging STEM programming. Dibia DREAM ignites a passion for science in young minds, particularly those who may not have had prior exposure or confidence in STEM fields. Continuing his mission to revolutionize STEM education, Brandon launched Siyanse, a company that delivers expert-designed products, services, and activities directly to homes, making STEM learning accessible to toddlers through adolescents. Brandon's impactful work has garnered him widespread recognition, including being named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and Black Enterprise Modern Man, and earning the Florida International University Emerging Leader award. His dedication has attracted national attention from President Obama's Council on Fitness, and Discovery Education, where he hosts "Hands-On STEM," engaging over 50,000 youth. He also serves as an Orange Bowl committee member and a Miami Fellow (Class IX)., a successful serial entrepreneur, and a passionate youth advocate. This Nigerian-American, has dedicated his career to empowering young people through innovative educational initiatives. A former athlete originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Brandon founded DIBIA Athletic in 2011 to bridge the gap between sports, academics, and mentorship. This program has successfully prepared student-athletes in Bermuda, Miami, and New Orleans for higher levels of competition and scholarship opportunities. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering youth development, Brandon established Dibia DREAM in 2014. This organization has made a profound impact, reaching over 40,000 children across 32 states and 12 countries with engaging STEM programming. Dibia DREAM ignites a passion for science in young minds, particularly those who may not have had prior exposure or confidence in STEM fields. Continuing his mission to revolutionize STEM education, Brandon launched Siyanse, a company that delivers expert-designed products, services, and activities directly to homes, making STEM learning accessible to toddlers through adolescents. Brandon's impactful work has garnered him widespread recognition, including being named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and Black Enterprise Modern Man, and earning the Florida International University Emerging Leader award. His dedication has attracted national attention from President Obama's Council on Fitness, and Discovery Education, where he hosts "Hands-On STEM," engaging over 50,000 youth. He also serves as an Orange Bowl committee member and a Miami Fellow (Class IX).