Africa

Patrick Henri Fanomezantsoa Rasamoela is the founder of the Giant of Cheesecake Company, who in 2015 was considered to have the best Malagasy young entrepreneur success story of the year. Patrick Henri Fanomezantsoa Rasamoela has four years of management and entrepreneurial experience, and six years skilled in community service with the Latter-Day Saints (DLS) Welfare… read more »

Kolu Fawula Kamah currently serves as the Director of Nursing Services and Acting Hospital Administrator with the Eternal Life Winning Africa (ELWA) hospital. Kolu Fawula Kamah holds a master’s degree in Public Health and has been practicing as a professional nurse for more than seven years. Upon her return from the Washington Fellowship program, she… read more »

Dimby Tsilavina Ranoelimanana has been an auditor for six years in the Direction de la Brigade d’Investigation Financiere et de l’Audit. Dimby Tsilavina Ranoelimanana does financial auditing, implementing effectiveness and improving financial performance in the Malagasy public sector. He is also a judicial police officer in the fight against public fund embezzlement. Upon completion of… read more »

Manakabay Kaka Donzo has three years of experience working directly in the office of the late Commissioner Alhaji Ansumana F. Kromah at the National Elections Commission as an Executive Secretary. Manakabay Kaka Donzo is responsible for arranging meetings with the Commissioner as per his schedule and accompanying the Commissioner in his oversight and administrative responsibilities…. read more »

Rijaniaina Randrianomanana is currently a Software Project Manager with ten years’ experience in computer application design. In parallel, he started a small IT company which also specializes in software design and is a specialist in the creation of information systems, particularly software for facilitating the management of administrative tasks in companies and public institutions. He… read more »

Shirley Crawford Kais is a Liberian entrepreneur with over ten years of business experience. She is the founder and owner of Inside Shirley’s, formerly known as Shirley’s Beauty Plus. Shirley is passionate about handicrafts and cosmetology. She designs African accessories and household decorations, provides salon and spa services, and produces organic hair and skin products,… read more »

Patrice D Juah is a poet, media professional, activist, entrepreneur and former Miss Liberia dedicated to changing Liberia’s image within the international community. She strives to motivate and empower young women by supporting several local non-profit organizations’ efforts in educating women on topics such as HIV/AIDs, teenage pregnancy, education, and workforce development. She is also… read more »

Jemima Vatosoa Randrianarimanana has over six years of experience in elections. Currently, Jemima is the head of the communication and public relations department at the Electoral Commission of Madagascar, where they provide information to the public on the electoral process and the rights and duties of citizens during elections. They also provide information about the… read more »

Samuel Fayiah Johnson has over six years of progressive experience in the field of social protection, specifically in program development, advocacy, and promoting policies designed to address the needs of Liberia’s vulnerable populations. Following the Ebola virus outbreak in Liberia(Africa), which exposed vulnerabilities in country’s health system, nine health investment priorities were identified. One of… read more »

Sarah Johnson has over four years of professional working experience in both the public and private sectors. She is a member of the President’s Young Professional Program and also a member of the Youth Advisory team to the U.S Ambassador to Liberia. Sarah M Johnson currently works in the budget department of the Ministry of… read more »

Richard D. Jah is an IT specialist and the proprietor of the Continental Website Technology System Computer School (CWTS), presently located in Margibi County. A specialist in soft- and hardware engineering, database management procedures, he is responsible for computer repairs and maintenance. Richard D. Jah has over seven years of professional experience in business management,… read more »

Ginette Michela Ramitomboson is the Founder and Designer of My Mitoo, a fashion brand that preserves and reflects the Malagasy culture and heritage. After high school, Michela came from hometown of Mahanoro on the east coast to the capital, Antananarivo, to study urban architecture. Ginette Michela Ramitomboson made a turning point in her career at… read more »

Phillip Garjay Innis has over six years of experience working with public entities in areas of revenue assurance, fraud management, government auditing, and public financial management. Phillip Garjay Innis is currently the Internal Audit Team Leader at the National Oil Company of Liberia where he is responsible for planning and executing financial and operational audits… read more »

Dina Ravaka Ramaromandray has been working at the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons as a lawyer since December 2014. She is working on the legal framework and the implementation of the New Energy Policy for 2015-2030 (NPE). Dina Ravaka Ramaromandray is assigned at the Studies and Planning Department, where she deals with energy planning and… read more »

Tsanta Gaelle Ramamonjisoa has devoted the past five years of her life to volunteering and helping in multiple areas including translation, English teaching, childcare, and community-based work. She contributed to the empowerment of children from impoverished families in a program called “Girls Leading Our World,” initiated by Peace Corps volunteers. Tsanta Gaelle Ramamonjisoa is currently… read more »