Our Team: STEAM Educators and Program Experts in Senegal

Mamedjarra Diop-Mar, Senegalese-African-American educator and filmmaker, has established herself as a leading figure in the fields of culture, arts and education. Raised in Senegal and Brooklyn-New York, she holds a B.A. in Public Administration and an M.A. in Arts Administration from Baruch College (CUNY). With her vast experience, Mamedjarra has successfully delivered arts and education programs enriched with cultural exchange services in Senegal and the United States. Her most remarkable contribution lies in her passion for preserving the untold stories of African history.

Rashida James oversees all our educational and cultural programs. She ensures the consistency and quality of our initiatives, while making sure they meet the needs of the young people we serve.

Mr. Sarr coordinates our Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) activities and sports programs. He encourages young people to develop their skills through physical activities and community involvement projects.

Tahirou Fall directs our annual summer camp, which offers young people enriching educational and cultural experiences during the school vacations. He creates a stimulating environment where learning and fun go hand in hand.

Fatou Seck coordinates our international exchange programs. She facilitates collaboration with our partners abroad and organizes cultural exchange opportunities for our students.

Ndeye Ngom manages Sunu Thiossane's external communications. She maintains our relationships with the media, partners and the public, ensuring that our mission and achievements are effectively shared.

Olushola Jones, who holds a degree in history and a master's degree from Baruch City University of New York, has more than 25 years of dedicated experience as a college counselor with CUNY and numerous youth organizations in the U.S. and Africa. As Director of University Access, Shola provides ongoing support and guidance to empower young people to navigate the college application process with confidence.

Pape Samba Ndour coordinates our cultural arts and performance programs. He guides young people in exploring their creativity through dance, theater, music and other forms of Senegalese cultural expression.

Kader Diakhaté directs our visual arts programs. He teaches a variety of artistic techniques and helps young people develop their creative vision through painting, drawing, photography and digital arts.

Aissatou Diallo manages all the logistics of our programs and events. She ensures that all operational aspects run smoothly, allowing our team to focus on education and youth development.

Continue to deliver our program in Senegal and begin construction of our dedicated center. This phase represents the consolidation of our foundations and the creation of a permanent infrastructure that will serve as a model for our future expansions.

Sunu Thiossane's expansion extends beyond Senegal, with a vision to impact French-speaking African countries. We aim to bring our programs into more schools, tailoring them to local needs and partnering with organizations that share our mission. This phase marks our transformation from a national organization into a regional player in youth development.