Angela is a passionate philanthropist who donates money, time, and leadership to numerous causes and charities.
Cause: Equitable access to electricity in emerging countries; Solar electricity
Ms. Benton established a micro-fund to help provide solar electricity to 10 villages in Malawi which is one of the poorest countries on the planet.
Read more about Angela’s contribution in Black Enterprise Magazine:
SILICON VALLEY ENTREPRENEUR HELPS POWER VILLAGES IN MALAWI
Ms. Benton on Cheddar TV discussing her micro-fund.
Trailer for Ms. Benton’s documentary series on her two week journey in Malawi.
Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness
As a breast cancer survivor Ms. Benton is passionate about awareness and support of reducing the mortality rate among African-American women cancer patients. This work has led her to many adjacent passions like health and wellness.
Ms. Benton partnered with Essence Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Vanessa K. Deluca, and bio-genetic company Color to help raise awareness around lack of early detection, predisposed genetic markers, and mortality rates for African-American cancer patients.
Additional causes Ms. Benton supports and is passionate about:
Maternal health especially as it relates to teenage pregnancy;
Education and programs in support of communities that have been historically underrepresented;
Women empowerment and leadership; and
Diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.