Meet the Team
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.