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# USAFI Leadership

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### **Leadership Team**

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### [Solomon Belette](https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomon-belette-mba-961a5b4b/)

Founder / Chief Executive

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### [Dr. Benisa Berry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benisaberry/)

Deputy Chief - US/Domestic Region

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### [Paul Ventura](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ventura-aa63066/)

Deputy Chief - East/West, Northern Africa Region

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##### [Alan Koenigsberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoenigsberg/)

Chief Administration Officer

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### [Helena Alemu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenaalemueasta/)

Deputy Chief of Programs for USAFI

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##### [Ali Arams](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliarams/)

Communication and Development Officer

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##### [David Barnard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnardza/)

Deputy Chief - Central, South, Southern Africa Region

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##### [Professor Andrew Ssemwanga (PhD)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-andrew-ssemwanga-phd-36aa0420/)

USAFI Associate, Academic Initiatives

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##### Tabitha Shikuku

Project Management Officer.

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##### Jennifer Saarkwah

Strategic Partnership Officer

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### Clifton Mbanugo

Chief Web Technology Officer

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<https://uoj.edu.ss/>

##### Mehret Seifu

Business Manager

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