Our People
LEADERSHIP
ANTOINETTE ZOUMANIGUI
Antoinette Zoumanigui is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she studied Global Health, International Relations, and African Studies. Antoinette grew up between Minnesota and Senegal and is a Co-founder of Africa Leads. Her commitment to social entrepreneurship and impact stems from the desire to support children and adolescents who grow up in circumstances that impede their economic and social progress toward a better life. She hopes to continue her journey as an advocate for the developing world.
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SELAMAWIT BEKELE
A native of Ethiopia by way of California, Selamawit is a Co-founder of Africa Leads. Motivated by her childhood in a resource-poor area, Selamawit developed an interest in social impact and community interventions. This interest stuck with her through college, leading her to get her BA in Health and Societies with a focus on Global Health from the University of Pennsylvania.
Outside of work, Selamawit is likely to be found watching a documentary or practicing her French.
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STAFF
DANIEL LANGUA TENE
Literacy and Mathematics Instructor
SEYNABOU WALOULI
Program Assistant
Agricultural Technician/Instructor
WALLY NDOUR
Poultry
Technician/Instructor
TALLA FALL
Cook