Ya Amie Touray

Ya Amie Touray is a lawyer with over five years’ experience in various areas in the telecommunications industry, working for the national mobile operator. She is currently the Legal, licensing and enforcement officer at Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, and also serves as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Gambia’s Faculty of Law. In this role she uses her legal and interpersonal skills to regulate the performance of public utilities and service providers as per their mandate. Ya Amie Touray also serves as a member of various community-based organizations, where she mentors young girls and provides guidance on developing personal development skills. Ya Amie recently graduated with a master’s in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law. She believes strongly that information and communication technology is fundamental in bridging the ever-widening poverty gap in Africa. After the Fellowship, she wishes to continue working with women and young girls.