Board of directors
Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
President and Executive Director
Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo, former Chief of the Civil Society Unit at the UN, has over 30 years of experience in public outreach and partnerships, focusing on youth and women. She has contributed to UN Peacekeeping and UN-Habitat and holds dual nationality from Sierra Leone and the United States
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Vice President, Public Affairs & Co-Founder
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara Jr. serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs and Co-Founder of the I.B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation, an organization committed to advancing education, empowering youth, and promoting gender equity in Sierra Leone. He continues his late father's legacy by supporting
Vice President, Public Affairs & Co-Founder
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara Jr. serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs and Co-Founder of the I.B. Taylor-Kamara Foundation, an organization committed to advancing education, empowering youth, and promoting gender equity in Sierra Leone. He continues his late father's legacy by supporting initiatives that strengthen human capacity and promote social progress in the country.
Lois Sarah Taylor-Kamara
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Lois Sarah Taylor-Kamara
Director
Lois Sarah Taylor-Kamara, founder of The IBTK Foundation, is known for her work with Project Sierra, aiding war orphans and young mothers in Sierra Leone. She has also been a key advocate for women's rights in post-conflict areas, influencing global policy on sexual violence in conflict.
Margo LaZaro
Ishmael Byne Taylor-Kamara
Lois Sarah Taylor-Kamara
Director
Margo LaZaro, President and Chair of the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY,
Director of UN Relations for Global Family and Convener of NGO Major Group Urban Cluster for the UN High-Level Political Forum.
Dr. Bowa George Tucker
Dr. Andrise Bass
Cairo Eubanks
Director
Dr. Bowa George Tucker is a Senior Analyst at the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, focusing on refugee support and program evaluation. He has also taught political science and education at Merrimack College and UMass Lowell.
Cairo Eubanks
Dr. Andrise Bass
Cairo Eubanks
Director
Cairo Eubanks, Founder of Bringing the Globe, is a globally recognized Keynote Speaker and UN Civil Society Youth Representative. She bridges civil society with intergovernmental organizations and chairs the UN DGC Youth Representatives Steering Committee.
Dr. Andrise Bass
Dr. Andrise Bass
Dr. Andrise Bass
Director
Dr. Andrise Bass is a Global Peace Ambassador with 29 years of experience empowering youth through policy and diplomacy training. As President of the Humanitarian Focus Foundation, she mentors worldwide, advocating for education, human rights, and peace-building.