Education is a great equalizer, but if we don’t advocate for those around us who are struggling, we cheat them, and create deeper disparities in our society. Khatumi Babatunde is a social entrepreneur and business strategist working where education, migration, and opportunity meet.She is the co-founder of Impact Admission, partnering with universities around the world to connect students and professionals with the right pathways in higher education. Through BAK-Impact, she helps nonprofits and small businesses design practical growth plans, secure funding, and strengthen community outcomes.Over the past decade, she has served as a medical advocate at the Centre for Hope and Healing and as a community engagement coordinator with HomeStart in Massachusetts—experiences that shaped her drive to build fair, inclusive systems.A proud alumna of the University of Benin and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, she is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (Nigeria). Khatumi champions the UN Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx