TransAfrica Forum

Description

TransAfrica is an advocacy organization in Washington, D.C. that seeks to influence the foreign policy of the United States concerning African and Caribbean countries and all African diaspora groups. Founder: Randall Robinson Founded: July 1, 1977 Type of business: Education, Government agency

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TransAfrica Forum Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Alex Laverty Alex Laverty San Francisco Bay Area Details
Alex Laverty's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job CrossLeader at McChrystal Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
McChrystal Group  September 2013 - Present
Apple  2009 - September 2013
USC Center on Public Diplomacy  May 2011 - September 2012
Human Rights Watch  September 2009 - December 2009
TransAfrica Forum   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
International Relations, Research, Politics, International..., Analysis, Public Speaking, iWork, Fundraising, Leadership, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Learning on the Fly, Non-profits, Social Media, Foreign Policy, iLife, Nonprofits, Sub-Saharan Africa, Management, Event Planning, Facilitation Skills, Keynote, Knowledge Management, Program Management, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Southern California   2010 — 2013
MPD, Public Diplomacy

University of California, Los Angeles   2010 — 2012
MA, African Studies

University of California, San Diego   2005 — 2008
BA, International Studies - Political Science/African Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal   2007 — 2007
Politics, Development Economics and International Development

Jacqueline Miller, Esq., MPH Jacqueline Miller, Esq., MPH Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jacqueline Miller, Esq., MPH's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
VA Board of Veterans Appeals  August 2015 - Present
Connecticut Supreme Court  May 2014 - July 2015
George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services, Dept of Health Policy   October 2011 - May 2014
Urrabazo Law, P.C.   July 2012 - December 2012
National Center for Lesbian Rights - NCLR  September 2011 - July 2012
TransAfrica Forum   January 2011 - May 2011
George Washington University  February 2010 - December 2010
The Stimson Center  June 2010 - August 2010
World Health Organization  September 2009 - August 2010
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.   January 2010 - May 2010

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law

The George Washington University   2008 — 2011
Master of Public Health, Health Policy

Mount Holyoke College   1999 — 2003
AB, Biological Sciences, English

Leah Brophy Leah Brophy Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Leah Brophy's TransAfrica Forum Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Legal Associate at Project Management Institute
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Project Management Institute  March 2014 - Present
Commonwealth Capital Corp.  September 2011 - May 2013
Langsam, Stevens & Silver, LLP   May 2011 - August 2011
Buffalo Community Economic Development Clinic   August 2010 - May 2011
TransAfrica Forum   May 2010 - August 2010
Derek B. Akiwumi, Esq.   May 2009 - August 2009
Scott G. Mayhart & Associates   December 2007 - August 2008
Blue Ridge Legal Services  August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Business Development, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Securities, Interviews, Security, Alternative Investments, Westlaw, Insurance, Lexis, Licensing, Asset Management, Finance, FINRA, Estate Planning, Series 63, Commercial Litigation, LexisNexis, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Courts, Litigation, Corporate Law

Education
University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude

James Madison University   2006 — 2007
BS, Justice Studies, Magna Cum Laude

University of Pittsburgh   2004 — 2006
Justice Studies

Unionville

Margaret Kran-Annexstein Margaret Kran-Annexstein Denver, Colorado Details
Margaret Kran-Annexstein's TransAfrica Forum Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Assistant Organizing Director at Green Corps
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Green Corps  August 2013 - Present
Transparency International-USA  January 2013 - May 2013
TransAfrica Forum   September 2012 - December 2012
Fund for the Public Interest  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Research, International Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, Politics, NGOs, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Qualitative Research, Capacity Building

Education
American University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies

Kendall Starkman Kendall Starkman United States Details
Kendall Starkman's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2011 - March 2011
Job Master of Environmental Management Candidate
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Philadelphia Water Department  May 2015 - July 2015
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions  September 2014 - May 2015
Milepost Consulting  October 2013 - July 2014
Milepost Consulting  February 2013 - September 2013
Milepost Consulting  March 2012 - January 2013
Opportunity Green  June 2011 - November 2011
UCLA Alumni Association  April 2011 - June 2011
Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Agathai Chapter   June 2010 - June 2011
TransAfrica Forum   January 2011 - March 2011
Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein  June 2010 - August 2010

Education
Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment   2014 — 2016
Master of Environmental Managment (MEM)

University of California, Los Angeles   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts

University of Cape Town   2009 — 2009

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Eleanor Prisco Eleanor Prisco Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Eleanor Prisco's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Service Year Associate at National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC)
Industry Public Policy
Experience
National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC)   January 2015 - Present
DC Housing Finance Agency  August 2014 - January 2015
Reading Partners  August 2013 - June 2014
Eastman Law + Dispute Resolution   June 2012 - August 2012
TransAfrica Forum   January 2011 - May 2011
Saint Albans Community Justice Center   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, Google Docs, Mac, IMB SPSS, Qualitative Research, Training, Program Management, Lightroom, Adobe Bridge

Education
Hartwick College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Art Hisory

American University   2011 — 2011
Washington Semester Program, International Peace and Conflict Resolution

Gene Smith Gene Smith Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Gene Smith's TransAfrica Forum Experience 1999 - 2002
Job Chief Technology Officer at Ignite Social Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ignite Social Media  November 2007 - Present
Service Employees International Union  January 2005 - October 2007
Americans for Health Care   July 2002 - January 2005
Issue Dynamics, Inc.   2000 - 2002
TransAfrica Forum   1999 - 2002
New York New Media Association  1998 - 1998
Pearson Education  1997 - 1998

Skills
Strategy, Social Media, Leadership, Project Management, Account Management, Management, E-commerce, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Program Management, WordPress, Vendor Management, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media Integration, Corporate Communications, Program Development, Applications...

Education
Howard University   1995 — 1998
MA, African Studies

St. Mary's University   1989 — 1993
BA, Multinational Organizational Studies; International Business

J. Toyin Quichocho J. Toyin Quichocho Denver, Colorado Details
J. Toyin Quichocho's TransAfrica Forum Experience February 2006 - June 2006
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Denver
Industry Research
Experience
University of Denver  September 2012 - June 2014
African Ancestry   March 2010 - October 2013
University of Denver  June 2013 - August 2013
Howard University  May 2008 - February 2009
TransAfrica Forum   February 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Ground Penetrating Radar, Geophysical Surveys, Geophysical Data..., Geoarchaeology, Research, International Relations, Social Media, Cultural Anthropology, Editing, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Ethnography, Qualitative Research, Blogging, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, University Teaching, History, Facebook, Writing, Program Development, Museums, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Cinematography, Photography, NetSuite, Adobe, Museum Collections, PastPerfect

Education
University of Denver   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Anthropology and Geophysical Methods for Archaeology

Howard University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), African Studies and History

St. Louis Community College   2003 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), African-American/Black Studies

Waiswa K. Nkwanga Waiswa K. Nkwanga Greater New York City Area Details
Waiswa K. Nkwanga's TransAfrica Forum Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Programming at Clinton Global Initiative
Industry Program Development
Experience
Clinton Global Initiative  January 2013 - June 2013
UK Stabilization Unit   January 2012 - May 2012
TransAfrica Forum   August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Team Leadership, Research, Data Analysis, News Writing, Writing, Report Writing, Econometrics, Economic Development, Consulting, Program Evaluation, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Microsoft Office, Foreign Policy

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies

University of California, Berkeley   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Oghogho O. Igodan Oghogho O. Igodan Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Oghogho O. Igodan's TransAfrica Forum Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Program Analyst, President's Malaria Initiative
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
U.S. Agency for International Development   February 2015 - Present
U.S. Agency for International Development   May 2013 - February 2015
World Vision International  February 2013 - May 2013
International Medical Corps  October 2012 - February 2013
Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University  January 2012 - July 2012
TransAfrica Forum   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Global Health, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, International..., Research, Public Health, Nonprofits, Project Management, Grants, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Policy, International Health, International Relations, Reproductive Health, Program Management, Community Outreach, Africa, Gender, Maternal-Child Health, Editing

Education
The Ohio State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, Cum Laude

Université de Bourgogne   2009 — 2009
CIEF Intensive French Language Program

Bexley High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Brooke Dana Youngwirth-Casson Brooke Dana Youngwirth-Casson Albany, New York Area Details
Brooke Dana Youngwirth-Casson's TransAfrica Forum Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Litigation Associate Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP   April 2015 - Present
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C.   May 2012 - April 2014
Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLP   August 2011 - May 2012
John H. Fisher, Esq.   June 2010 - June 2011
Erie County District Attorney's Office - Special Victim's Unit   September 2009 - June 2010
The Medical Society of The State of New York   August 2009 - September 2009
TransAfrica Forum   June 2009 - August 2009
Saratoga County Supreme and County Court   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Courts, Employment Law, Property Law, Foreclosure Defense, Professional Liability, Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Product Liability, Trials

Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School   2007 — 2010
JD, Law

University of Miami   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Communication, Public Relations Major with Marketing Minor

Angela Trang H T Nguyen Angela Trang H T Nguyen New York, New York Details
Angela Trang H T Nguyen's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Global Action to Prevent War   February 2015 - May 2015
Royal Norwegian Embassy   August 2014 - January 2015
Japan Local Government Center   February 2014 - March 2014
Conecto AS   March 2012 - May 2013
Vietnamese Boat People Monument Committee   October 2010 - March 2013
Latin-Amerikagruppene   August 2011 - September 2011
Amnesty International  June 2010 - September 2010
TransAfrica Forum   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Research, Analysis, Negotiation, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Security Policy, Advocacy, Policy Writing, Political Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Coordination, Fundraising, Consulting, Cultural Sensitivity, Campaigns, Social Media, Blogging

Education
Bard College   2015 — 2015
Bard College's Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA) Program, BGIA Spring 2015

University of Sydney   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), International Security

University of Oslo (UiO)   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

American University   2010 — 2010
Washington Semester Program, American Politics

Sebastian Serrano Ledesma Sebastian Serrano Ledesma Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sebastian Serrano Ledesma's TransAfrica Forum Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job American University, Bachelor of Business Administration concentration in Finance, Information Systems & Technology
Industry Financial Services
Experience
CentroNia  September 2014 - December 2014
Attitude, Serviços de Reparação de Interiores S.A.   June 2014 - August 2014
Third Party Consultores   August 2012 - December 2012
TransAfrica Forum   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Spanish, Marketing, English, Teamwork

Education
American University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Adminstration specialization in Finance, Information Systems & Technology

The British School Quito   2003 — 2011
International Baccalaureate Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

IE Business School
Master of Science (MS), Master in Business Analytics and Big Data

Kortnei Morris Kortnei Morris Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kortnei Morris's TransAfrica Forum Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Executive Administrator at Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Corporation for Public Broadcasting  November 2014 - Present
Community Education Group   August 2013 - August 2014
The Pew Charitable Trusts  August 2011 - January 2013
TransAfrica Forum   May 2011 - August 2011
Williams & Connolly LLP  May 2005 - August 2008

Skills
French, Research, Databases, Literature Reviews, Non-profits..., Program Development, Program Implementation, Non-profits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, International Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, International..., Editing, Event Management, PowerPoint, Office Administration, Clerical Skills, Legal Support Services, Sales, Public Affairs, Data Entry, Coordinating Events, Microsoft Office, Online Research, Grants, Nonprofits

Education
Howard University
Bachelors of Arts, French/Political Science- International Relations

Tess Perselay Tess Perselay Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Tess Perselay's TransAfrica Forum Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Research Associate, International Development Economics at Nathan Associates Inc.
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Nathan Associates Inc.  January 2015 - Present
Nathan Associates Inc.  December 2012 - December 2014
Sankofa   May 2011 - November 2013
Vital Voices Global Partnership  October 2012 - November 2012
Johns Hopkins University  September 2011 - September 2012
Syracuse University  September 2011 - May 2012
Vital Voices Global Partnership  August 2011 - October 2011
Vital Voices Global Partnership  June 2010 - August 2011
TransAfrica Forum   August 2010 - December 2010
Institute of World Politics  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Program Development, NGOs, Grant Writing, Politics, Grants, Africa, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, International..., Fundraising, International Relations, Spanish, Human Rights, Research, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Editing, Event Planning, Social Media, Leadership, Press Releases, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University   2014 — 2017
Master of Public Policy, Concentration: Development Economics

Syracuse University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science and English and Textual Studies

University of Ghana   2011 — 2011

Hope Lewis Hope Lewis Greater Boston Area Details
Hope Lewis's TransAfrica Forum Experience September 1986 - August 1988
Job Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Northeastern University  September 2013 - Present
Northeastern University School of Law  September 1991 - Present
American Society of International Law  April 2010 - April 2013
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission   September 1988 - June 1991
US Securities and Exchange Commission  1988 - 1991
TransAfrica Forum   September 1986 - August 1988

Skills
Human Rights, International Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, International Human..., Policy, International Relations, Research, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Public International Law, Politics, Policy Analysis, Mediation, Political Science, International..., International Criminal..., Constitutional Law

Education
Harvard Law School   1983 — 1986
J.D., International Law

Harvard University   1979 — 1983
A.B., cum laude, English & American Literature and Language

Milimo Thindwa Milimo Thindwa Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Milimo Thindwa's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2007 - April 2007
Job Advocacy Intern Washington, D.C. at The Hunger Project
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Etihad Airways  2013 - 2013
The Hunger Project  February 2010 - February 2012
TransAfrica Forum   January 2007 - April 2007

Skills
International..., Public Policy, Policy, Advocacy, Foreign Languages, International Relations, Leadership, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Poverty Reduction, Qualitative Research, Human Rights, NGOs, Analysis

Education
George Mason University - School of Public Policy   2005 — 2007
Master of Public Policy, International Governance and Institutions

Mary Washington College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs

Nazrawit Medhanie Nazrawit Medhanie Denver, Colorado Details
Nazrawit Medhanie's TransAfrica Forum Experience November 2001 - January 2002
Job Exploring CSR opportunities
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Sky Blue Builders, LLC   January 2015 - Present
Independent  March 2014 - Present
The Pragma Corporation  October 2013 - October 2013
Tetra Tech ARD  October 2010 - June 2013
Management Systems International  November 2008 - September 2010
Right To Play  February 2006 - August 2006
Right To Play  April 2005 - April 2006
Univ. of Maryland, School of Public Policy   June 2004 - April 2005
TransAfrica Forum   November 2001 - January 2002
Africa.com   April 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Capacity Building, Program Management, Africa, Coordination, International..., Monitoring and..., Management, Policy Analysis, Community Development, NGOs, Results framework..., Performance monitoring..., Data collection and..., Data quality assessments, International Relations, Analysis, Government, Policy, Strategy, Training, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Denver   2002 — 2004
MA, International Development; concentrations in Global Health, Economic Dev., and Human Rights.

Duke University   1995 — 1999
BA, Comparative Area Studies; Russian

Sarah Kozlowski, MPH Sarah Kozlowski, MPH New York, New York Details
Sarah Kozlowski, MPH's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Research Assistant at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Planned Parenthood Federation of America  June 2015 - Present
Montefiore Health System, South Bronx Health Center   July 2014 - December 2014
ICAP  June 2014 - August 2014
National Institutes of Health  May 2012 - August 2013
The Roberto Clemente - Santa Ana Health Clinic   January 2012 - May 2012
Community Connections  July 2011 - April 2012
Pan American Health Organization  June 2011 - December 2011
TransAfrica Forum   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Public Health, Market Research, Non-profits, Research, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Project Coordination, Wordpress, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Literature Reviews, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Editing, Policy Analysis, International..., Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Statistics, Fundraising, Proofreading, Grants, Press Releases, WordPress, Data Analysis, Mental Health, Teaching, SPSS, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits

Education
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Health (MPH), Population and Family Health

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Health (MPH), Population and Family Health

Saint Louis University   2007 — 2010
Honors Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, French, Theological Studies

D'shawna C Bernard D'shawna C Bernard Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
D'shawna C Bernard's TransAfrica Forum Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Consultant
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation  September 2012 - Present
USA-ANC Centenary Committee   November 2011 - September 2012
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trinidad and Tobago   June 2011 - August 2011
American University  January 2011 - May 2011
Service Employees International Union  June 2010 - October 2010
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation  August 2009 - March 2010
TransAfrica Forum   August 2009 - December 2009
AmeriCorps  May 2007 - May 2008
Former Congressman Albert R Wynn   January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, Internal Communications, International Relations, African Diaspora, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Social Media, Politics, Research, Public Speaking, Spanish, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Capacity Building, Volunteer Management, Government, Coalitions, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Grant Writing, International..., Leadership, Program Evaluation, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Program Development, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing

Education
Women in Politics Institute-American University   2014 — 2015
We Lead Program

American University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/ International Studies

Catalina Medina Catalina Medina Miami, Florida Details
Catalina Medina's TransAfrica Forum Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Credit Analyst at LGS
Industry Financial Services
Experience
LGS  January 2013 - Present
International Rescue Committee  April 2011 - January 2013
Angel Property Management   September 2010 - March 2011
TransAfrica Forum   September 2009 - December 2009
Infinity International Realty, Inc   May 2007 - March 2009
University/College Library   January 2005 - April 2007

Skills
Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Multicultural..., Administration, Economics, Outlook, Spanish, Non-profits, International Relations, QuickBooks, Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Management, PowerPoint, Analysis, Nonprofits, Leadership, Customer Service

Education
Florida International University   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Finance

Cornell University   2011 — 2012
Certificate Program, Financial Management

Florida International University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Florida International University - College of Business   2007 — 2010
Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business with Honors

American University   2009 — 2009
Washington Semester Program, International Business and Trade

Alvin Singh II Alvin Singh II Greater Nashville Area Details
Alvin Singh II's TransAfrica Forum Experience March 2004 - November 2004
Job Digital Strategist & Marketer
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ARS Media Group   January 2014 - Present
Part Pic   May 2013 - Present
Praekelt Consulting   August 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering  February 2010 - December 2011
Better Because   September 2009 - October 2010
Global Washington  2010 - 2010
Lead Belly Foundation   September 2007 - September 2009
TransAfrica Forum   March 2004 - November 2004
Ronald H. Brown Center for Politics and Commercial Diplomacy   2000 - 2000

Skills
Social Media, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Video Production, Marketing Research, Podcasting, Digital Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Photography, Digital Strategy, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Research, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Content Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, WordPress, Marketing, Video

Education
University of Washington   2008 — 2010
MA, Communications- Digital Media

Hampton University   1997 — 2002
BA, Political Science

Alyssa Campbell Alyssa Campbell Syracuse, New York Area Details
Alyssa Campbell's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2010 - April 2010
Job Labor and Employment Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC   September 2014 - Present
Georgetown Juvenile Justice Clinic  September 2013 - May 2014
Georgetown University Law Center  August 2011 - May 2014
Arent Fox  May 2013 - July 2013
Georgetown Street Law Clinic   August 2012 - May 2013
EEOC  January 2013 - April 2013
New Orleans Worker's Center for Racial Justice  February 2013 - February 2013
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York  May 2012 - August 2012
P.E.A.C.E., INC   May 2010 - July 2011
TransAfrica Forum   January 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Nonprofits, Politics, Mediation, Public Policy, Programming, Policy Analysis, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Criminal Law, Litigation, Editing, Teaching, Employment Law

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2006 — 2010
B.A, Political Science; Minor Spanish

Universidad de la Habana   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, Spanish Language, Cuban History, Politics and Culture

Aaron Myers Aaron Myers Greater Boston Area Details
Aaron Myers's TransAfrica Forum Experience 2000 - 2000
Job Vice President, International Network Operations & Canada
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
United Way Worldwide  2015 - Present
United Way Worldwide  May 2008 - 2014
United Way of Essex and West Hudson  2004 - 2007
Universidade Candido Mendes, Centro de Estudos Afro-Brasileiros   2003 - 2004
The Synergos Institute  2003 - 2004
W.E.B. Du Bois Institute   2001 - 2001
TransAfrica Forum   2000 - 2000
JAM'NASTICS   1999 - 1999
Grassroots International  1999 - 1999
Microsoft  1997 - 1998

Skills
Corporate Social..., International Relations, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Philanthropy, Latin America, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Policy, Community Development, Grants, Program Management, Leadership

Education
Fundação Dom Cabral   2003 — 2004
Certificate, Responsible Management for Sustainability Program

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2003
Masters, Economic & Political Development, GPA: 3.76

Harvard University   1993 — 1997
BA, African-American Studies, GPA: 3.43

Genora Akosua Reed Genora Akosua Reed Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Genora Akosua Reed's TransAfrica Forum Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Management Analyst at USAID Office of the Inspector General
Industry International Affairs
Experience
USAID Office of the Inspector General   2012 - Present
U.S. Department of State Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs   2009 - 2011
Genora Akosua Consulting   2009 - 2009
Obama Campaign  August 2008 - November 2008
Global Rights  2008 - 2008
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation  2007 - 2008
U.S. House of Representatives Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee   2006 - 2007
American Rights at Work  2004 - 2005
TransAfrica Forum   2004 - 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Community Development, International..., Legislative Relations, Human Rights, Nonprofits, Grassroots

Education
Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development   2013 — 2015
Spiritual Development Program

George Mason University   2004 — 2006
MPP

Camp Wellstone Alumna

Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Imani Countess Imani Countess Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Imani Countess's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2008 - October 2010
Job Africa Regional Program Director at the Solidarity Center (AFLCIO)
Industry Public Policy
Experience
SOLIDARITY CENTER (AFL-CIO)   May 2012 - Present
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   October 2010 - April 2012
TransAfrica Forum   January 2008 - October 2010
TransAfrica Forum   2008 - October 2010
Jubilee USA Network  2005 - 2009
American Friends Service Committee  September 2002 - December 2007
Shared Interest  January 2001 - August 2002
Washington Office on Africa   1991 - 1997

Skills
Policy Analysis, Program Development, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Non-profits, International Relations, Volunteer Management, Politics, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Government, Training, Grant Writing, International..., Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Africa, Capacity Building, Program Management, NGOs, Grants, Diplomacy, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Event Planning, Civil Society

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), African History, African American Studies

Adrienne Frazier Adrienne Frazier Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Adrienne Frazier's TransAfrica Forum Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Senior Attorney at U.S. Department of Commerce
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Department of Commerce   September 2006 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2008 - July 2008
U.S. Department of Commerce   September 2005 - May 2006
U.S. Embassy in the People’s Republic of China   May 2005 - July 2005
U.S. Senate   January 2005 - May 2005
Office of the Arkansas Attorney General   May 2004 - June 2004
TransAfrica Forum   2002 - 2003
U.S. Senate   September 2001 - January 2002
Grocery Manufacturers of America  1998 - 2001

Skills
International Law, Government, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Import, Civil Litigation, Trade Compliance, Export Controls, Export

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2003 — 2006
JD

Hendrix College   1994 — 1998
B.A., History and Philosophy

Nubia Dickerson Nubia Dickerson Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nubia Dickerson's TransAfrica Forum Experience January 2005 - May 2005
Job Leadership Consultant and Coach
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
ICF International  October 2014 - Present
boas - leading from within   October 2013 - September 2014
Solimar International  June 2012 - August 2012
Hallym University, South Korea  June 2011 - August 2011
Booz Allen Hamilton  September 2009 - May 2011
TransAfrica Forum   January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Strategic Communications, Youth Mentoring, Sustainable Tourism, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Branding Development, International Logistics, Travel Planning, Public Diplomacy, Leadership Development, Teaching, Research, International..., Tourism, Event Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Writing, Public Relations, Sustainability, Planning, Editing, Blogging, Business Strategy, PowerPoint, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Project Planning, Wellness Coaching

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Anthropology of Travel, Tourism and Pilgrimage

The College of William and Mary   2005 — 2009
BBA, Marketing with an International Emphasis and a Concentration in Process Management and Consulting

Esther Seymour Esther Seymour Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Esther Seymour's TransAfrica Forum Experience February 1993 - July 1995
Job Owner/Director at Alert Adult Care
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
DoranAvis.com   January 2013 - Present
The World Bank  September 1996 - December 2004
TransAfrica Forum   February 1993 - July 1995

Skills
Healthcare, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Wellness, Marketing Strategy, Qualified Chartered..., Tax Advisor, Investment Advisory..., Real Estate Investment...

Education
Strayer College   1984 — 1998
Accounting and Finance

Strayer University
Bachelor's degree

Joanna McKeegan Joanna McKeegan Greater New York City Area Details
Joanna McKeegan's TransAfrica Forum Experience May 2009 - July 2009
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
District Attorney's Office  April 2015 - Present
SUNY at Buffalo Law School   April 2012 - April 2015
The BARBRI Group  May 2012 - February 2014
Campaign for President   August 2011 - November 2011
FairVote  August 2010 - August 2011
SUNY at Buffalo SBA   August 2009 - May 2010
TransAfrica Forum   May 2009 - July 2009
Rockland County Public Defenders   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Blogging, Public Policy, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Policy, Writing, Nonprofits, Litigation, Career Counseling, Leadership, Government, Silverstripe, Wordpress Design, Interviews, Social Media, Student Affairs, Courts, Facebook, Community Outreach, Teaching, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Politics, Political Science, Lexis, Political Campaigns, Time Management, Program Development, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Higher Education, Recruiting, Event Planning, Management, WordPress, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Salsa Democracy in...

Education
SUNY at Buffalo   2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Global Gender Studies

State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor

University of Scranton   2003 — 2007
BA, English Literature, Political Science, Women's Studies

LuRon Flynn LuRon Flynn Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
LuRon Flynn's TransAfrica Forum Experience February 2009 - June 2010
Job Deputy Program Manager at IMSolutions, LLC
Industry Government Administration
Experience
IMSolutions, LLC  October 2012 - Present
Avaya Government Solutions  January 2012 - November 2012
Eagle Hill Consulting  October 2011 - January 2012
CBP  2011 - 2012
BAE Systems  June 2010 - September 2011
TransAfrica Forum   February 2009 - June 2010

Education
Georgetown University

University of Washington

Keesonga Gore Keesonga Gore Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Keesonga Gore's TransAfrica Forum Experience 2000 - 2000
Job Partner at Minott Gore, P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Minott Gore, P.A.   2007 - Present
FlatFeeTrademark.com   2007 - Present
Arnold & Porter  2006 - 2007
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP  2002 - 2005
International Law Institute  2000 - 2000
TransAfrica Forum   2000 - 2000
Jones Day  1999 - 1999

Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Entertainment Law, Non-compete Agreements, Copyright Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Torts, Class Actions, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Appeals, Legal Issues, Trade Secrets

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1999 — 2002
J.D.

Hampton University   1991 — 1995
B.A.