The People Behind GYLI

Abdoul is a sophomore at University of Rochester where a pursue a double major in Computer Science & Information Systems. He is an incoming Summer Analyst at Bank of America.

Souleymane is a junior at the University of Rochester where he pursues a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), and a minor in African & African-American Studies. He is an incoming Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

Oumou Hawa is a second year student at Université Général Lansana Conté of Sonfonia, where she pursues a bachelor in Communication.

Mohamed is a senior student at African Leadership Academy, South Africa

Abdoulaye is a well seasoned Business professional. With a BA in International Business & Trade from the African Leadership University, he currently works for MTN Guinea as a Business Insight & Analytics Specialist.

Amadou is GYLI's Country Director and the current Chief Executive Officer of the news platform www.g24news.info

Elhadj Mamoudou holds a Master in Database Information Systems from University Kofin Annan of Conakry. He currently works for Orange Guinea.

Jean Bernard holds a Masters in Communication and currently works as Freelancer in Graphic Design.

Chernor is a University of Rochester alumnus where he double majored n International Relations and Public Health. He currently works for Amazon USA.

Houlaymatou is a second year student at Université Française de Guinée majoring in Business Administration & Management.

Iliassa is a third year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey.

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