Meet the Team

  • Kadidiatou Ballo

    Founder, Co-president

    Hi family, my name is Kadidiatou “Kadi” Ballo. I am a college counselor for high school students. I am passionate about education and want to help ensure that children are given the resources they need to excel academically.

  • David Kela

    Co-president

    Greetings! My name is David Kela. I am a Principal RF Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation. I believe that free access to education, mentorship, and networking will enable Ivorian youths to succeed and be leaders within their own communities.

  • Kadijat Sylla

    Co-Founder, Vice President

    Welcome to our team page! My name is Kadijat Sylla, and I am a Change Consultant at Accenture. I am a firm advocate of the use of education to open doors for those from marginalized communities, such as Ivorian youths.

  • Adam Fané

    Treasurer

    Greetings everyone, my name is Adam A. Fane. I am a Juris Doctor student at Vermont Law SchooI. I look forward to engaging in the mission of uplifting our unheard communities, particularly Ivorian youth, via achieving education and socio economics justice.

  • Salimatou Coulibaly

    Secretary

    Hi everyone, my name is Salimata “Sali” Coulibaly. I am a Project Coordinator at an Ad tech company. Witnessing the growing disparities in the educational system has motivated me to seek change and make a difference in the lives of as many students as I can, in America and beyond.

  • Maissata Nourya Sangare

    Public Relations Chair

    Hi everyone! My name is Maissata Nourya Sangare, but I go by Nourya. I work as a quality engineer at a pharmaceutical company, and I'm dedicated to motivating, inspiring, and encouraging Ivorian youths.

  • Kiyatou Konaté

    Public Relations Chair

    Hello everyone, my name is Kiyatou “Kadi” Konaté. I am a Tech Architecture Analyst at Accenture. I want to give back to my community and help foster successful educational journeys for others.

  • Aziz Sanogo

    Community Liaison

    Hello everyone, I am Aziz Sanogo. I am pursuing a bachelors of arts and science in actuarial science at Baruch College (CUNY). One of my top priorities is to help those less fortunate, especially back home.

  • Bintou Kamara

    Community Liaison

    Salut! My name is Bintou Kamara. I am studying biology at Hunter college CUNY. I want to help disenfranchised communities around the world, starting with Cote d’Ivoire.

  • Mariam Konaté

    Fundraiser Chair

    Hello, my name is Mariam Konate. I am a biostatistician and the owner of an optical store. My goal is to help Ivorian youths gain greater access to educational and job opportunities.

  • Layla Diaby

    Event Coordinator

    Hello, my name is Layla. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant, and I am passionate about making an impact in the Ivorian community.