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Jesse Masai read Communications at Daystar University (Kenya) and Messiah College (PA, USA), as well as government at Regent University (VA, USA). He's interested in faith, media and politics. He runs a consultancy in political communications (www.jesse-masai.com), among other interests.
Julius Ashirifie-Gogofio is a food scientist with a passion for Nutrition. Born in Ghana, he believes that food is the first medicine our body needs. He graduated from the University of Ghana with a First Class Honours degree in Food Science and Nutrition but also has diverse experience in the field of science and business having worked as a banker, CEO, food scientist and entrepreneur. He was recognized as one of the top 50 Emerging entrepreneurs in Ghana by the Google Foundation and TechnoServe in 2006. In 2007, he was awarded the African Studies Fellowship and the Food Science Graduate Fellowship at the University of California-Davis. He also won the Graduate Fellowship at the Food Science Department at the Penn State University. He writes on issues relating to food safety and nutrition. His passion is to see safe and quality food on our shelves without sacrificed nutrition. He is currently a graduate student at the Penn State University and a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). In his spare time he loves mountain climbing, swimming, writing and being engaged in intellectual discussions.
Eboness Belin is a design enthusiast, fashion industry garmento, and owner of Sheer Bliss Designs, a custom interior and special events design company. As a Fashion Merchandiser, she has worked for companies like Jordache Enterprises, and has spent the last five years producing garments for brands such as New Balance, and the U.S. Polo Association. She first got her first start in New York City 's garment industry where she studied Fashion at the world renowned Fashion Institute of Technology. Now, as a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, Eboness continues to hone her skills and passion for the Design industry, and is pursuing a degree in Interior Design at the Art Institute. Eboness also has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Tuskegee University and previously worked in the financial services industry as a Product Manager for Standard & Poor's.
Tracey Ferdinand is a Trinidadian born writer with a passion for Pan-African women’s literature, poetry, theater and ocular healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Ursinus College, PA where she received the J. Alfred Creieger Excellence in Creative Writing award in 2006. Tracey’s projects include Theater of the Oppressed workshops with artistic director Lisa Joe Epstein of Philadelphia’s Gas and Electric Arts and developing La Unique’s African Museum and Cultural Center in Camden.
Lucinda Aku Acquaye is a Ghanaian American from Long Island, New York. Lucinda holds a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Buffalo, and a Master's in Social Work from Stony Brook University. Lucinda has advised students on the university level for over 10 years and has plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Social Work. Lucinda currently resides in Ethiopia where she is fulfilling a one-year contract as an IFESH fellow assisting in the development of a Graduate School program at a newly established University.
Shanelle Thomas is a Beauty Editor at Obaasema Magazine; she holds a BBA in Finance from Bernard M Baruch College, NYC. After working in the financial sector for about six months she decided to pursue her dreams of working in the beauty industry. She entered and won a scholarship contest to attend the Aveda Institute, NYC where she enrolled in their Cosmetology program. She is now a licensed cosmetologist in the state of New York and currently works at the prestigious Mark Garrison salon.
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