{"id":836,"date":"2023-11-10T04:49:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africatalyst.com\/?page_id=836"},"modified":"2025-08-01T08:42:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:42:29","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africatalyst.com\/credit-ratings\/?page_id=836","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\n\t\tOur Team\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n

\n\t\tOur\n\t\tPeople\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\t\n\t

The future is in your hands. Our talented, diverse, multiethnic and multinational team comes from all corners of Africa.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Man\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Daouda Sembene<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

President and Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Daouda is the CEO of AfriCatalyst, a global development advisory based in Dakar, Senegal. He is affiliated with the Washington-based Center for Global Development (CGD) and the Accra-based African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) as a Distinguished Non-resident Fellow.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Headshot\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ibrahima Sar<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Mr. Ibrahima Sar is Principal Inspector of the Treasury, he graduated in Development Economics from the Centre for Studies and Research on International Development (CERDI).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Woman\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fenohasina Rakotondrazaka Maret<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fenohasina Rakotondrazaka Maret is a development economist with more than 12 years of experience. She was recently an economist at the Office of the President of the Republic of Madagascar and a senior research associate in the Urban Institute’s Center on International Development and Governance where she oversaw a public sector system strengthening project in Tanzania.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Headshot\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Boris Houenou<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Boris Houenou is a highly accomplished senior economist with over 14 years of professional experience in strategy development, advising, research, policy advocacy, leadership, and operational delivery across a wide range of areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"A\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Mr. Mahamadi GABA<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Enthusiastic and passionate about the crucial issues of our time, Mahamadi GABA holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics with a specialization in natural resource and environmental economics from the Inter-University Third Cycle Program (PTCI).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Man\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Saturnin Toudonou<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Internal Controller<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Holder of a Master in Audit and Management Control, Saturnin is a young and ambitious Beninese with experience in his field. He works in the positions of Accounting and Financial Manager, Administrative Manager, Accounting and Financial Manager, Chief Accountant whereby he ensures the administrative, financial and accounting management.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Woman\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sarah\u00a0Adjel<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement Manager.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sarah is an expert in economic diplomacy, business development, and institutional relations, with over a decade of international experience. She holds a PhD in Contemporary History and International Relations, with a focus on the political economy of oil and gas, particularly in Africa and the MENA region.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"1676593199377\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fary Ba<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

People and Culture Manager<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fary is a specialist in strategic human resource management, with solid experience
gained in multicultural environments in both Canada and Senegal. She holds a Master’s
degree in Human Resource Management from HEC Montr\u00e9al and a Bachelor’s degree
in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa, Canada.
She has successfully led high-impact assignments for public institutions, international
organizations, and private companies. Fary is recognized for her professionalism, rigor,
and collaborative leadership, which she leverages to support organizations in designing
and implementing innovative HR practices that align with their strategic priorities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Woman\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Marieme Diop<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Chief Operating Officer<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Marieme brings over a decade of expertise in leadership, talent strategy, and human capital development, driving innovative solutions for sustainable progress across Africa. She is the founder of Kalimar Consulting, where she empowers executives and business owners through coaching, team building, and strategic consulting.Marieme holds an MBA from Mercer University and a BA in Economics from Spelman College.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Headshot\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ali Mansoor<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ali served as the Financial Secretary in Mauritius from 2006 to 2013, where he formulated and implemented a wide-ranging reform program. He was the first African Chair of the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) in 2012.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Portrait\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Paolo Zacchia<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Paolo Zacchia is a development economist with more than two decades of experience in economic policy, applied economic research, and policy dialogue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Portrait\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kelvin Dalrymple<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kelvin Dalrymple is a development macroeconomist, and risk management professional. He is experienced in credit rating analysis, strategy, geopolitics, emerging markets, small states, and political economy. He has global experience having served on the executive boards of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, as well as regional public sector and institutional coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean, the USA, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and United Kingdom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Man\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Steve Williams MBOLLO<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Steve is an experienced Senior Data Analyst and Statistician with an exceptional track record in data management and analytics. With proven expertise in working with various organizations, Steve has successfully contributed to critical projects and provided valuable insights to inform decision-making processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Smiling\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Yacine Ba<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Finance Manager<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ndeye Yacine Ba is a\u00a0 seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) skilled in optimizing financial and treasury processes. Specializing in finance transformation, she has guided clients through assessment, design, and implementation, focusing on process improvements, regulatory compliance, and system integration. She has formerly worked as a former Senior Manager at EY,\u00a0 served as Board Treasurer at INICI, leading the audit and finance committee. Yacine holds a CPA designation from Quebec and a Graduate Diploma from HEC Montreal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Smiling\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bineta Pouye<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Operations Manager<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bineta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages \u200b\u200band a Master’s degree in Intercultural Management, Communications and Events Planning from the Catholic University of Lyon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"WhatsApp\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ibrahima Aidara<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A visionary Program Management Leader with over two decades of experience in economic governance, policy analysis, and international development. Ibrahima is passionate about advancing inclusive, sustainable growth, social justice, and accountability. He is adept at managing multi-disciplinary teams, designing results-based frameworks, and leveraging market based solutions to tackle complex development challenges.
Recognized for leading transformative reforms and fostering institutional partnerships across West Africa and beyond, he holds a PhD in Economics and is fluent in West African languages, English, and French.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Smiling\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Thiaba Camara Sy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Throughout a 33-year long career in the fields of auditing, accounting and management consulting, Thiaba has served numerous public institutions and private companies in virtually all sectors of the West African economy allowing her to develop a solid international professional network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Man\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Daniel Citrin<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

As a strategic leader, Daniel guided strategic policy operations in the IMF for over 25 years. Strategic projects include leading reforms to the process of formulating and monitoring IMF operational budget, advising the Managing Director on the IMF’s rapid response to the European crisis, and co-chairing the comprehensive review of IMF’s compensation and benefits framework.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Man\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Jean-Claude Tchatchouang<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Jean-Claude Tchatchouang is an accomplished economist and financial expert with vast experience in international finance and development. Jean-Claude received his Master’s degree in Finance and International Economics from Brandeis University in the United States in 1998.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Headshot\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bernard Mogaka Kinara<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bernard Mogaka Kinara is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in various fields, particularly in the digital finance sector. Early in his career, Bernard worked as a marketing specialist for several major brands such as UPS Europe N.V and InterSwitch East Africa Ltd.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Portrait\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Jennifer Baidoo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Jennifer Baidoo is a development expert who\u00a0draws on her blended expertise in strategy, design, governance, change and sustainable development to embed sustainable practices. She has contributed to the reformation of the national industrial strategy and renewable energy policy in the UK and uses her positions as non-executive director on boards to advocate for social inclusivity and eco consciousness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Smiling\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Nicolas Kodzo Sounou<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Accountant<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNicolas is a dedicated accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management and compliance. He joined AfriCatalyst as an Accountant, bringing his expertise in financial reporting, tax management, bank reconciliations, and inventory control to the organization. He holds a Masters degree in Accounting, Control, and Audit from the African Institute of Management (IAM Business School) in Dakar and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting-Finance from the University of Lom\u00e9, Togo. Nicolas has also completed specialized training in financial markets and advanced Excel for business applications.\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Here's\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Boileau Loko<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Boileau Loko is a seasoned macroeconomist with 25 years of experience at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including 15 years in management positions. He was in the senior management team of the Strategic and Policy Review Department, overseeing macroeconomic policy recommendations for a broad range of advanced and emerging economies both in program and surveillance contexts. Boileau Loko also played a major role in enhancing and operationalizing policies that help member countries improve debt sustainability, governance, and inclusion, including in Fragile and Conflict-affected States. Prior to this, He held various positions within the Fund as Division Chief, Mission Chief, Advisor, and Resident Representative leading high level policy dialogue and advising high-ranking officials on macro and fiscal policies, public finance and debt management. Boileau Loko has published extensively on various topics, including debt, fintech, productivity, and macro implications of natural disasters. He holds a Ph.D. in Macroeconomics & Economic Modeling and a Postgraduate Specialized Studies Diploma (DESS) in Project Analysis from the Center for Studies and Research on International Development (CERDI, France).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"1679501100561\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Cheikh Anta Gueye<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Senior Advisor<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Cheikh Anta Gueye is a seasoned economist and capital markets expert with over two decades of
experience in macroeconomic policy, financial systems development, and international finance.
He has served in senior leadership roles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), most recently
as Deputy Division Chief and Mission Chief to Estonia and Belarus, where he led structural
reform efforts and financial policy dialogues. He previously served as Mission Chief to Niger,
significantly advancing the country’s access to capital markets and earning national recognition
for his contributions.
Prior to joining the IMF, he held key positions at the Central Bank of West African States
(BCEAO) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Senegal. Cheikh has advised numerous
governments on economic reforms, public finance management, and capital market
development. He is widely published on issues related to sovereign debt, oil economies, and
financial architecture reform in Africa.
He holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University, an MPA in Public Finance from Senegal’s
National School of Administration, and a degree in Macroeconomics from the University Cheikh
Anta Diop.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Cj4KMlNuYXBjaGF0LzEzLjQ4LjAuNjAgKGlQaG9uZTE0LDU7IGlPUyAxNy42LjE7IGd6aXApEgbYy5rQ7QEgAg==\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Penda Ndiaye<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Project Manager\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Penda Ndiaye is a seasoned expert in finance, climate, and sustainable development, with a solid background in investment banking, advisory services – including at Deloitte – and public policy. She has designed innovative financial solutions and advised major European institutions on regulation, capital markets, and climate risk, contributing to initiatives led by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB). She has worked with UNDP and other partners to promote inclusive finance and climate solutions across Africa. Alongside her professional work, she is a committed advocate for women’s economic empowerment, girls’ education, and climate action. Penda holds degrees from Sciences Po Paris and Paris Dauphine University, and has received advanced training in sustainable finance from the University of Cambridge and the United Nations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"IMG_6251\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Codou Ndiaye<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Financial Consultant<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

I am an accounting, Finance and Administration Professional | Community Volunteer | Sports Enthusiast\u00a0With a career rooted in organization, communication and teamwork, I have acquired experience in managing financial and administrative operations across various sectors, mainly in the NGO sector and international development such as OSF, USAID, and African Philanthropy.\u00a0Beyond my professional achievements, I am\u00a0committed to impactful social causes\u00a0and\u00a0sports that help me shape a disciplined and team-oriented approach to work and life in general.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Headshot_Sophie\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sophie Borchard<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intern<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sophie\u00a0is originally from Germany and holds a BSc in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.
She recently completed an MA in Conflict Studies and Human Rights at Utrecht University
in 2024. Her research interests include the role of women in peacebuilding, the impact of
climate change on resource-driven conflicts, and the development of regional security
cooperation.
At Africatalyst,\u00a0Sophie\u00a0is eager to deepen her understanding of the role African countries
play in promoting sustainable infrastructure and climate financing. She is particularly
interested in efforts to reform the global financial architecture to better support development
investment, and looks forward to gaining insight into the growth and operations of a
dynamic, emerging organization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"IMG_5958\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kemy Lanse<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intern<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kemy\u00a0Lanse is a Senegalese and Beninese national currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in
International Relations and Organizations at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Raised in Senegal, she
has developed a strong interest in international development and climate change, and is exploring this
path for her graduate studies. Through her internship with AfriCatalyst,\u00a0Kemy\u00a0is eager to deepen her
understanding of global development challenges, particularly in the African context. Her background
includes internships in legal and client engagement roles, as well as active involvement in youth
advocacy and charitable initiatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Tagaty\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Tagaty Badio<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intern<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Born in Senegal and raised in Canada,\u00a0Tagaty\u00a0has lived across four continents. She
holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, where she
specialized in International Development with a focus on Gender and African Studies.
Currently,\u00a0Tagaty\u00a0is pursuing a Master’s degree in Human\u00a0Rights and Humanitarian
Action at Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs.
Expanding on her management experience working with Canadian non-profits and
African NGOs,\u00a0Tagaty\u00a0hopes this new venture will help her gain a foothold in
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