NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon 2026

Hi, I’m Jim Koita.

I studied Marketing and Economics at Drexel University and have worked at technology companies such as 6Sense, LinkedIn, and Gong. Currently, I’m heading back to school and working on a Startup.

Giving back to Africa has always been very important to me as a first-generation American originally from West Africa. I’m excited to support the mission of the Academic City University Foundation.

I’m running the Brooklyn Half Marathon to help expand access to quality STEAM education in Africa. Education creates opportunity, and I believe in investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders, as well as being one of them. I invite you to join me in changing the lives of African youth by supporting this cause with a donation