João Kanda is an ambassador for peace. His role is to exemplify the ideal of living for the benefit of others and is dedicated to the promotion of universal moral values, strong family life, interfaith cooperation, international harmony, United Nations renewal and is responsible for establishing a global culture of peace. He was previously …
Jermaine Sanwo-olu is a Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora & Foreign Relations to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He is a multi-award winning international Public Relations & Leadership Consultant. A passionate public speaker, management trainer, and social events. In 2019, he was appointed Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Of Lagos State On Diaspora …
Jennifer Blemur is the Director of Policy and Legal Affairs for TREE. A licensed attorney living in the District, Jennifer graduated from the David A. Clarke School of Law. She served as the Policy Associate and Legal Counsel to the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. She worked with legislators on national policy priorities. She …
Hussein Lecky is a Senior Adviser on Information Tech. (I.T) to the Deputy President of the Senate at the National Assembly of Nigeria. He is a dynamic Public Sector Guru with diverse leadership and work experience gained within and outside of Nigeria. Areas of strength are; Government Relations, Project Management, Information Communication Technology, Geographical Information …
Harold Tavares has been a tireless advocate for democratic principles and socioeconomic development within his home country of Cabo Verde and across its Diaspora. He is currently Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister and served previously as Special Advisor to Cabo Verde’s Ambassador to the United States and to the Mayor of Praia, the …
Erica Malunguinho da Silva is a Brazilian politician elected into state congress in 2018. She made history by being the first transgender person to be elected to that body in Brazil in its over 180 years of existence. Da Silva created the urban quilombo Aparelha Luzia, a black cultural space that brings people of African descent …
Honourable Emma Inamutila Theofelus is a young, 24-year-old Namibian born in Windhoek, Namibia. She is currently a Member of Parliament and the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Republic of Namibia. Before her appointment, Honourable Emma was always policy adjacent and was a Youth Activist around issues of gender, …
Yetunde A. Odugbesan-Omede, Ph.D., is a Professor of Global Affairs and Political Science. She teaches courses on Comparative Politics, Global Politics, African Politics, Imperialism, American Foreign Policy, and Women in Comparative Political Development. In addition to being a Professor, she is a policy advisor, author, entrepreneur, global speaker, and philanthropist. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American. …
Colin Zachary Allred is an American politician, lawyer, and former professional football player. A member of the Democratic Party, he is currently serving as the U.S. Representative from Texa’s 32nd congressional district. The district includes the northeastern corner of Dallas, as well as many of its northeastern suburbs. Allred is a lawyer and former linebacker …
Charlyn Stanberry is the Vice President of Government Relations. She joins NAB after serving as chief of staff for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), for whom she previously served as legislative director and counsel. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia where she teaches Foundation Civics and Ethics and …