Bridging science, education, and social impact across Africa.

Multidisciplinary professional with 15+ years’ experience in geology, entrepreneurship, and youth development. Kelahloko is a Business Development Manager at a leading South African university, driving research-based initiatives with both commercial and social impact.

Youth, peace, and communications advisor championing inclusive multilateralism and African leadership at the global level.

Oumou is an advisor on Youth, Peace & Security at the African Union Permanent Mission to the UN, with 14+ years advancing youth engagement in peacebuilding, governance, and development. She serves as the Mission’s Communications Lead, shaping global narratives through strategic outreach and advocacy.

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International consultant specializing in advancing climate resilience, inclusive governance, and youth empowerment through systems-change strategies.

With over a decade of experience in strategic development, Issa leads SDA’s mission to drive transformative impact across Africa and beyond.

Global public systems strategist with expertise in driving equity and innovation across health, education, and digital inclusion.

Passionate about ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation reach the last mile, Sakshi brings her strategic insight to SDA’s work in expanding inclusive access and creating sustainable systems for underserved communities.

Focuses on identifying fundraising opportunities and contributing to long-term strategy development.

With 5+ years of experience at environmental NGOs, Caroline has held roles supporting global foundation partnerships and major donor stewardship. Her passion for environmental causes, particularly energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, aligns with SDA’s mission. She has a master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University.

Multidisciplinary professional with nearly 14 years' experience in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Response. 

Eric has been to Zambia, Africa, assisting in a medical mission, and works for the Emergency Medical Service Authority for the State of California as a Program Manager. He has a master's degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education from California State University, Northridge.

Experienced digital marketing specialist with education background in international business, risk management, and sustainability. 

For 5+ years, Reilly has led SEO/SEM strategy, cross-functional campaigns, email marketing, and more to elevate both global brands and small businesses through creative, data-driven leadership.

Strategist with 20 years of cultivating connections for an inclusive, flourishing world, working locally, nationally, and internationally in nonprofit, corporate, and grassroots programs.

With 30 years in education, the arts, and community and corporate engagement from her home base in Georgia, nationally, and internationally. Her experience in program development and management across sectors that support education, literacy, environmental stewardship, social justice, and economic equity has honed her skills in strategic planning, team management, communications, program and curriculum development, fundraising, and relationship building.

Valuing the voices of students and elders alike, Della pays attention to who is and is not at the table.  Witnessing educational systems that have not progressed toward equity led her to re-examine everything and recognize that her white-bodied lens contributed to the issues she was working to change; this led to deeper engagement in unlearning, progress, and innovation.

Della is an educator, project manager, consultant, and facilitator committed to truth-telling, inclusivity, racial healing, and lifelong learning. She brings an ethos of growth, authentic connection, and community building to every project.