Team USA

MISSION STATEMENT

We aim to contribute to the improvement of human mindsets and the empowerment of vulnerable people.

Ellen Sorenson : Director 

Ellen is an Experienced Operations Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in the Apple Platform, CRM software, Chain Management, Nonprofit Organizations, Event Planning, Sustainability and Volunteer Management. Strong information technology professional with an undergraduate degree focused in International Geography from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Manager, Technical Support.

Abdul-H Mustapha : Director

Abdul is third year student at St. Cloud State, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Biology. Since his freshman year, he has been involved with the Council of African American Students, a cultural organization on campus. He is currently serving as the Vice President. Pursuing higher education is a passion for Abdul-Hakeem, as he strives to help change the lives of the less fortunate and push for small changes that yield big impacts in the future.

Xavier Grah : Director

Xavier is currently a university student majoring in International Business. His culturally diverse background made it easy for him to be able to speak different languages like French, Spanish, and Korean. While he is in school, he is learning the expertise to become a successful businessman. He hopes that he will be able to use these skills in the field of marketing or management down his career path.

Bryan Larson : Team Assistance

Bryan is a Senior Data Engineer at Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA.
He holds a BSc in Computer and Information Sciences.

Mahomet  Njoya : Team Afropreneuriat

Mahomet is a Machine Learning Consultant, with demonstrated experience in data-driven Software Development, Energy Management, and Research and Development.  He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has published several research papers in different topics including Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, Water Reclamation, and Renewable Energy Harvesting from biomass.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, exercising, visiting new places, and spending quality time with his family.

Ben Muteba : International Coordinator

Ben is a versatile data scientist who enjoys casting problems into generic computational solutions to catalyze efficiencies in data-driven discovery. He is an AI and Machine Learning Engineer, providing data-driven, action-oriented solutions to challenging business and research problems. He is a business-minded Data Engineer with a demonstrated ability to deliver data driven products and valuable insights via data analytics and advanced data-driven methods. He is an investor and Afropreneur with a MSc in Bioinformatics – Data Science.