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The Leadership Council comprises a group of dynamic young leaders on the African continent. The Council is drawn from the Harvard community and beyond with geographic representation across the continent. In addition to geographic diversity, the Council is composed of leaders in a range of fields including the arts, science and technology, healthcare, government, and entrepreneurship. Members engage with CAS and its Africa Advisory Board members to shape CAS’ and Harvard University’s broader engagement with Africa as a Continent.



 

  [### Amandla Ooko-Ombaka

 ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aookoombaka/)Co-Chair, Harvard University Center for African Studies Leadership Council 

Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company

 

 

 

      ![Amandla Photo](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/amandla.jpg?itok=j7aciQDg) 

 

 

 

   [### Patricia Nzolantima

 ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-nzolantima-2533032a/)Co-Chair, Harvard University Center for African Studies Leadership Council

Founder and CEO, Bizzoly Holdings

 

 

 

      ![Patricia Nzolantima](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/unknown_1.jpeg?itok=pmgQVQBf) 

 

 

 

   [### Akim Daouda

 ](/people/akim-daouda)CEO, Gabonese Sovereign Wealth Fund

 

 

 

      ![Akim Photo](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/akim.jpg?itok=WRzPjyUG) 

 

 

 

   <a class="page-card__link hwp-order-2" href="">### Clare Akamanzi

 </a>CEO, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

Member of the Cabinet of Rwanda

 

 

 

      ![Clare Akamanzi](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/screen_shot_2017-04-12_at_1.07.16_pm.png?itok=BBWJygqe) 

 

 

 

   <a class="page-card__link hwp-order-2" href="">### David Sengeh

 </a>Minister Of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Government of Sierra Leone

 

 

 

      ![David Sengeh](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/3c485b3.jpg?itok=emMa5O7Q) 

 

 

 

   <a class="page-card__link hwp-order-2" href="">### Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa

 </a>Co-Founder, Simba Education

 

 

 

      ![Masiyiwa](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/qqr3cl7n_400x400.jpeg?itok=2KA52gkz) 

 

 

 

   <a class="page-card__link hwp-order-2" href="">### Kayode Ogunro

 </a>Managing Partner, Aion Holdings

 

 

 

      ![Kayode Ogunro](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/pastedgraphic-1.png?itok=TMkxub3G) 

 

 

 

   [### Lerato Motshwarakgole

 ](/people/lerato-motshwarakgole)Director, Ora Loapi Pty Ltd

 

 

 

      ![LM profile](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/lm.jpg?itok=ln-uxvMB) 

 

 

 

   [### Sangu Delle

 ](http://www.sdelle.com/#about)Co-founder and CEO of Golden Palm Investments

 

 

 

      ![sangu_delle_headshot_2017](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/sangu_delle_headshot_2017.png?itok=eAB0vxTP) 

 

 

 

   [### Stella Safo

 ](http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/stella-a-safo)Physician &amp; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

 

 

 

      ![Dr. Stella Safo](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/c2pw0ulw8aa4lak.jpg?itok=V5N4qljh) 

 

 

 

   [### Tania Holt 

 ](http://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/tania-holt)Partner, McKinsey &amp; Company 

 

 

 

      ![Tania Holt](/sites/g/files/omnuum9081/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/african-studies/files/tania_holt_2017.jpg?itok=TqmsKCRq)