Family's values and philanthropy fuel Quinnipiac community

November 04, 2025

Parents get their picture taken at the Gala

Education has always been a core value for the Okorafor family. So when their son, Joshua Okorafor ’28, enrolled at Quinnipiac in the fall of 2024, Chinedu “Chin” and Ngozi Okorafor knew Quinnipiac would become more than just the place their son pursued his degree — it would become their community, too.

“Education is a gift — it’s what allows someone to become who they are, who they’re meant to be,” said Chin. “We’ve always believed that, which is why we make it a priority to support the institutions we’re part of.”

As generous supporters of the Quinnipiac Fund and active members of the Parents and Families Leadership Council, the Okorafors are delivering on that belief in powerful ways. Their philanthropy helps fuel university priorities that empower student and faculty success. And through their leadership on the Council, they’re helping spark conversations around new and emerging opportunities — conversations enriched by the insights and experiences they bring as Quinnipiac parents.

“It’s been incredibly meaningful to be part of this community — to see firsthand how deeply the institution cares about every child, and how invested the entire Quinnipiac community is in their success,” said Chin.

“My son is my greatest legacy,” said Chin. “Knowing that Quinnipiac is taking care of him the way I would? That lets me sleep well at night.”

Learn more about our Parents and Families Challenge, set for November 13

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