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"We didn't build Epocha to fix a system. We built it for people because lost potential is humanity's greatest waste. Not resources. Not time. People. People deserve better and better is still possible."

Our story

Built on the power of connection.

EPOCHA started on a shared conviction: that real growth happens when people are genuinely connected — to themselves, to each other, and to the work that matters. Every practicum, coaching session, and partnership we build is designed to turn that belief into lived experience.

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Maeva Ofranc

Co-Founder & CEO

Generalist and systems thinker, Maeva designs and builds high-impact coaching and mentoring programs. She believes every young person deserves a runway, not a ladder. Rooted in Caribbean French heritage and shaped by many cultures, she brings a depth of perspective that makes her work truly borderless.

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Juwon Bak

Co-Founder & CTO

Full-stack engineer and systems thinker. Juwon builds the infrastructure that powers EPOCHA's platforms — from AI-driven tools to production systems that just work. He believes good technology is invisible when it works, and that's the whole point.

Coaching testimonials

What people say about working with us.

"Due to the programme I am in, I am interacting with an even more diverse group of the population, hence learning about perspectives taking and managing tensions are definitely the most valuable insights I have learned from our coaching sessions. I find that I am better able to take a step back and see things from a wider perspective, this helps in negotiation and navigating for an outcome that benefits the parties involved. "
— Sharon, Singapore, Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, Cohort of 2026
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"Throughout our collaboration, Maeva has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to her cohort. She facilitates peer exchange sessions and monthly one-on-one coaching meetings with care and rigour, consistently creating spaces where Young Leaders feel both supported and challenged. Her reports to MLI reflect a nuanced understanding of each leader’s growth trajectory, and she has shown real creativity in adapting her approach to the diverse cultural contexts of her cohort. Among the coaches we work with through this programme, Maeva stands out for her ability to empathetically lead her cohort members to implement successful projects."
— Program Director, The Marshall Legacy Institute
"Connection matters more than I thought. Not just in theory, but in how you actually show up. I felt that a lot through our Youth for Peace work. Maeva made it easy to open up and think things through. She answers everything. Honest, direct, but still respectful. That really helped me see things more clearly. I became more intentional with how I engage. Before, I was focused on getting things done. Now, I pay more attention to how I build relationships, especially with the youth we work with."
— Joanne, Philippines, Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Programme, Cohort of 2026
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"Maeva consistently demonstrated outstanding organisational skills, responsiveness, intercultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to empowering young people. She developed an exceptionally clear and well-organised tracking system for her one-to-one mentoring sessions to the extent that her template became the model we used across the programme for other coaches and mentors. She consistently went above and beyond in supporting participants, ensuring that young leaders felt heard, encouraged, and guided. Her warmth and professionalism helped create an environment of trust and motivation. Maeva combines creativity with rigour, strategic thinking with empathy, and excellent project management skills with a deeply collaborative spirit."
— Project Appointee, UNESCO
"Working with Maeva has been an absolutely incredible journey. As our project mentor, Coach Maeva was instrumental in helping us navigate key challenges. She ran dedicated sessions and simulations on intercultural communication specifically tailored for migrant-dense communities. Through her honest and sometimes tough feedback, I came to a profound realization: we all have a passion to change the world in our own unique ways, but that dream can only become reality when we take healthy steps; steps that are intentional, disciplined, and guided. Having someone like her hold my hands through that journey meant everything. Maeva didn't just teach me this theory; she walked my team and I through simulations, real scenarios, and honest reflections that prepared me for the ground reality. Her guidance transformed our challenges into actionable solutions. I am deeply grateful for her support."
— Dennis, Liberia, Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, Cohort of 2026
"During our sessions, I received very important advice and insights for my project. Maeva always explained things clearly, helped me navigate challenges. The most significant outcome is that my project was successfully implemented."
— Nazgul, Kyrgyzstan, Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Programme, Cohort of 2026
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