ISSA

SOUARE

Founder & Executive Director

Founder & Executive Director of Sustainable Development Africa (SDA) and 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.

SAKSHI

MONGA

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.

SALIMATOU

DIALLO

Community Engagement Manager

Community leader with 7+ years advancing equity through program management, advocacy, and inclusive engagement in nonprofits and grassroots initiatives.

As a Community Engagement Manager at SDA, Salimatou is eager to apply her expertise to contribute to innovative global development and social impact initiatives.

OUMOU

DAOU KOUMOUE

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

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. Also serves as the Mission’s Communications Lead, shaping global narratives through strategic outreach and advocacy.

KELAHLOKO

MASHILOANE

Founder & Executive Director

Bridging science, education, and social impact across Africa.

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

MARIAMA

BOUBACAR

Multilingual fundraising specialist and gender equity advocate driving creative, community-centered change.

Experienced in fundraising, communications, and cultural advocacy, Mariama brings strategic insight and creative flair to her role at SDA. She currently supports resource mobilization at CRISP–Niger and uses storytelling to advance gender inclusion and youth literacy across Africa.

CAROLINE

SCHIAVO

Caroline E. Schiavo joined the fundraising team at Sustainable Development Africa (SDA) in May 2025. She focuses on identifying fundraising opportunities, including grants, donor partnerships, and creative campaigns, and contributes to proposal writing and long-term strategy development.

Caroline has over five years of nonprofit experience, including roles at Clean Air Task Force and Environmental Defense Fund, where she supported global foundation partnerships and major donor stewardship. Her passion for environmental causes, particularly energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, aligns with SDA’s mission.

Caroline holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Richmond.

ERIC

ANDERSON

Multidisciplinary professional with nearly 14 years' experience in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Response. He has an undergraduate degree in health sciences and a Master's degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education from California State University, Northridge.

Has been to Zambia, Africa as a medical professional in August of 2017 assisting in a medical mission. Also serves as a consultant advisor to the International Medical Corps, volunteering with Team Rubicon and Red Cross in the Los Angeles area. Currently works for the Emergency Medical Service Authority (EMSA) for the State of California as a Program Manager. He has a deep interest in studying deadly viruses in his spare time and trying to golf well too.