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Our Team

Macire Aribot Ashford

Co-Founder and Co- Executive Director

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Nassim Ashford

Co-Founder and Co- Executive Director

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Dzidedi Azumah

Program Director

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Khadijah Diallo

Communications Manager

Akunna Okonkwo

Co-Lead, Research & Advocacy

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Riona Sheikh

Co-Lead, Research & Advocacy

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Dalanda Diallo

Co-Lead, Programs & Events

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Chimwemwe Daniel Kalea

Co-Lead, Programs & Events

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Megan Guzman

Co-Lead, Communications & Storytelling

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Wangeci Gitonga

Co-Lead, Communications & Storytelling

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Asuagbor Asuagbor

Co-Lead, Membership Engagement & Outreach

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Bomi Akarakiri

Co-Lead, Membership Engagement & Outreach

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Koree Badio

Community Wellness & Health Liaison

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Tanaka Cliff Nhokwara

Ukraine Lead

Tibi Zabasajja

Program Associate

Mayah Waltower

Research Associate

Beza Assefa

Research Associate

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sheronna Ashford

Board Member | Director Planning & Analysis, Fundraising at CARE

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Yolanda Carroll

Board Member | Regional Account Manager | Sr. Business Coach, Amazon Freight Partner Lifecycle and Growth Team

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Timothy Parker

Board Member | Chief of Staff, Office of the President & Chief Operating Officer Chief of Staff, Office of the President & Chief Operating Officer Nationwide

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Bayo Oyewole

Board Member | Chief Conduct Risk & Ethics Officer & Regional Site General Manager, USAA Dallas Office

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Mbalia Kande

Board Member | B & K Children's Foundation Co-Founder |

Naima Chisolm

Board Member | Director of Business Development and Sales at BTQ Financial

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