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President Biden Selects Almaz Negash as Inaugural Member of Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 26, 2023, President Biden announced the establishment of the inaugural Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora engagement. The Council was established following the commitment made by his administration - as announced by Vice President Harris - to enhance dialogue between the United States government and the African Diaspora, during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C.

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  • Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network, will serve on the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement and partner on the USAID Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI-LL) Activity, following commitments made at the 2022 U.S. Africa Summit.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 26, 2023, President Biden announced the establishment of the inaugural Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora engagement.
  • "ADN holds a distinctive position for making a meaningful impact, notably underscored by the appointment of our founder and executive director, Almaz Negash, to the inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States under the Biden Administration.
  • Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of the African Diaspora Network, says, "I am honored to serve on the President's Inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.

Isom Named VP, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Clyde Companies

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies has announced the hiring of Ally Isom as its Vice President and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.

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  • OREM, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies has announced the hiring of Ally Isom as its Vice President and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.
  • In this newly created position, Isom will utilize her extensive knowledge to oversee all aspects of marketing & communications, government & public affairs, corporate travel, and community impact within Clyde Companies.
  • "We are thrilled to have Ally on board," said Jeremy Hafen, President of Clyde Companies.
  • "I'm truly honored to be part of Clyde Companies' exciting direction and inspired by its new vision," said Isom.

Tania Tome accepted the Invitation to be an Official Member, Thought Leader & Influencer of Forbes Coach Council

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Multifaceted award winner, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, World-class Performance Coach & and author of Succenergy – Activate your energy and discover your success inside you, Tania Tome is now an official member, though leader and Influencer invited by Forbes Coaches Council.

Key Points: 
  • International speaker & Global ambassador Tania Tome is starting a new position as an Official Member, Thought Leader & Influencer of the Forbes Coaches Council!
  • Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
  • Tnia Tom was invited, vetted, and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience.
  • Criteria for invitation include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

Hundreds of Young African Leaders Convene to Collaborate on Sustainability and Inclusion

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of young African leaders recently convened for the virtual 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit .

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  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of young African leaders recently convened for the virtual 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit .
  • Selected from a pool of more than 35,000 applicants, the 700 leaders strengthened leadership skills and exchanged ideas with leaders from Africa and the United States.
  • "Africa is a continent of young people energized, innovative, eager for opportunity," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
  • Throughout the program, Fellows develop lasting connections with Americans and forge networks with other young leaders across Africa.

Americans Expand Opportunities Through International Exchange with Africa

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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Through the Reciprocal Exchange component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Americans travel to Africa to build upon strategic partnerships and professional connections developed with young African leaders during their Mandela Washington Fellowship in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Reciprocal Exchange component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Americans travel to Africa to build upon strategic partnerships and professional connections developed with young African leaders during their Mandela Washington Fellowship in the United States.
  • Collaborative project proposals are submitted by the American participant and African Mandela Washington Fellow, and selected through a competitive process.
  • Reciprocal Exchanges also create unique business opportunities for American Awardees, allowing them to share successful American business models while being exposed to new African markets.
  • Thanks to his experience on the Reciprocal Exchange, Greg is better positioned to take advantage of this opportunity.

Young African Leaders Honor Mandela's Legacy through Service

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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The 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows will honor his legacy of service leadership by completing approximately 10,000 hours of community service in the United States during their six-week Fellowship.

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  • The 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows will honor his legacy of service leadership by completing approximately 10,000 hours of community service in the United States during their six-week Fellowship.
  • For Fellows, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a continuation of Nelson Mandela's legacy of peace and service through leadership.
  • The flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) , this U.S. Department of State sponsored Fellowship empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking opportunities.
  • The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by IREX .