Country Director, Senegal, U.S.- Africa Trade Commission. Ndeye Seynabou POUYE is a women’s rights activist and social development specialist of Serer ethnicity and originally from the Kaolack region, a peanut basin located in the South-East of the country. Holder of a master’s degree in project management and a degree in international business, her professional experience…
GODFREY JOSEPH DILLARD SR. Member, Board of Governors. Mr. Godfrey Dillard is a private practice attorney with notable expertise in civil-rights cases. After earning his graduate degrees, he went to work for the U.S. State Department, serving as deputy general consul in Zaire in the late 1970s to early 1980s. When he returned to Detroit,…
Country Director, Ethiopia, U.S.- Africa Trade Commission. Kumesh Dejene is the Country Director for Ethiopia at the U.S.-Africa Trade Commission. With a background in marketing and trade development, Ms. Dejene has a proven track record of success in these fields. Previously, she served as a Trade Finance Consultant at Euro Exim Bank and as an…
Director of Programs Management and Legal, U.S.- Africa Trade Commission. Team Lead, Curtis Okpara Legal. Curtis Okpara, an Attorney based in Nigeria, is distinguished for his specialization in foreign policy, international trade, startups, tourism, and international real estate investment, among other intricate domains. Serving as the Director of Programs Management and Legal at the U.S.-Africa…
Emilio Dejesus Member, Board of Governors. Mr. Emilio DeJesus is Tech leader, Investor, Philanthropist, Mentor. With more than 15 years of executive leadership in the business consulting and financial services, Emilio Dejesus brings unique insight and expertise to his positions as head of product strategy and delivery at IMIN INC – a modern work place company…
Modou Lamin Puye is the Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, overseeing the Trade Commission’s brand identity and ensuring consistency across all communication channels. Modou is the Founder & Marketing Consultant at NextNaa |Founder, as well as Chairman & CEO at YAINetwork. Mr. Modou Lamin Puye is a self-directed professional with a comprehensive skill set…
Ms. Pauline Chiripanyanga – Regional Director, Southern Africa Region – Country Representative, Zimbabwe Pauline is the Regional Director, Southern Africa Region of the U.S.-Africa Trade Commission. In her other roles, she’s the Director at Reocomm Energy Pvt Ltd Zimbabwe, Founder and Director of Bridging Gaps Trust, AU ECOSOCC Zimbabwe Women and Development, Trade and Commerce…
8th January 2024 The U.S.-Africa Trade Council is thrilled to announce its official transition to the U.S.-Africa Trade Commission, reflecting its expanded scope and commitment to promoting bilateral trade relations between the United States and Africa. This name change reflects the organization’s mission to foster deeper economic partnerships, leverage business opportunities, and drive sustainable growth…
DeNitra Samantha Kelley is the founder of Artined LLC which retails male grooming products and the Associate Director of Financial Aid at a State University in Georgia. She holds a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies and relishes in the areas of policy and compliance. An advocate for education, she served on the City of Lauderhill’s…
Mounir El Bouamri is the Regional Director – North Africa for the U.S.-Africa Trade Council, with oversight on Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia. He is a veteran Trade Specialist, an Agribusiness expert and team-oriented leader with a successful track record and over 14 years’ experience spanning global corporate management, strategy, marketing,…