Meet our Team

Our board is comprised of 11 members with wide-ranging expertise—spanning hospitality, communications, circular economies, entrepreneurship, luxury goods, women’s health, design, technology, and marketing. Though we come from different backgrounds, we are united by a shared purpose: to drive lasting, community-led impact by uplifting women, youth and their communities, supporting sustainable development, and building a more equitable future.


  • Founder & Chairman

    Cape Verdean hospitality entrepreneur with a background in high-growth strategies and technical systems; now building SOLM & AURE to regenerate communities impacted by hospitality & tourism.


  • Board Member

    Global brand builder at the intersection of health, beauty, and luxury; now driving purpose-led innovation to amplify women’s voices.


  • Board Member

    Expert in people-centered project management, logistics, and strategic storytelling across travel and cultural sectors. Focused on creating impact and giving back through purposeful collaboration.


  • Board Member

    Marketing and Communications professional with a passion for brand storytelling as a vehicle for amplifying local voices and creating opportunities that empower communities to thrive.


  • Vice President

    Communications, institutional reform and corporate leadership expert with over 30 years of experience across Africa’s public and private sectors. She now guides SOLM’s strategic growth.


  • Board Member

    Brings over 15 years expertise in entrepreneurship. She focuses her time on helping founders build sustainable, impactful ventures through coaching, training and team building.


  • Board Member

    Director of STUDIO SANKARA, a leading creative production house in Senegal. With over 15 years of experience as a producer known for impactful campaigns, documentaries, and films exploring migration, entrepreneurship, and social change.


  • President - Audit Council

    Expert in finance and development with cross-sector experience spanning hospitality, government reform, and multilateral institutions. Brings deep expertise in corporate finance and project consulting across public and private spheres.


  • Board Member

    Founder of Olio, a multidisciplinary practice known for its sustainable approach to design and renovation. Expertise in eco-conscious construction and a commitment to creating spaces that serve both people and place.


  • Board Member

    Marketing and entertainment professional known for curating powerful, culturally resonant experiences. Now bringing creative vision and strategic insight to help amplify our reach and impact.


  • Board Member

    Expert in regenerative innovation and systemic change. Specializes in fostering cross-sector collaboration to tackle complex societal challenges with resource-efficient, impact-driven solutions.