Chinedum grew up in Powell, Ohio and attended the University of Notre Dame, becoming a four-year letter winner as part of the Fightin’ Irish. He graduated in 2007 with a double major in Business Management and Psychology. Chinedum then joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a strong safety, and has consistently finished each season as one of their top defensive players.
Although Chinedum is still early in his career, he feels his dedication to healthy living continually has a tremendous impact on his career on and off the field. Chinedum separates himself from the pack by emphasizing total wellness, focusing not only on the body, but also conditioning the mind and soul.
In 2009, Chinedum founded the Ndukwe Foundation to share his passion for wellness with local youth. He feels it is imperative for children to develop healthy habits at a young age so they become permanent fixtures for an 
enriching life. The effects of wellness are evident: children become happier, healthier, more intellectually stimulated, and more confident. These essential tools for their individual growth also give rise to a plethora of opportunities as young adults. Chinedum's dedication to wellness continually sets him apart from others in his life and career. Over the past two off-seasons, Chinedum has completed programs at Harvard University's School of Business and Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also traveled extensively, including multiple trips to his homeland of Nigeria, always willing to share his views on the benefits of healthy living. Although some might say Chinedum is on a mission to inspire others, he often finds himself as the benefactor during his various outings. Chinedum knows the opportunity to interact with and educate children of the world is a 
blessing, and he constantly gains invaluable insight and inspiration from his diverse audience. Chinedum is especially grateful for the opportunities to travel to Nigeria, enabling him to help those that are the closest to him and his family.
Chinedum's passion for wellness drives him to relentlessly share the benefits of healthy living, striving to instil the same healthy habits in children that have truly enriched Chinedum's life. He hopes to continue to educate and inspire people through the works of The Ndukwe Foundation, acknowledging that his many blessings become limitless when they can be shared with others.
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