Coalition 2.0 B Leadership Excellence Award 2021-2022

In recognition of your commitment & dedication to unifying African descent communities in Washington State

Outgoing Board Member

Daniel Abuga; Treasurer

Thank you for serving on the board with your methodical way of thinking, spirit of teamwork, and skilled delegation.

Henry Garrett; Board President

Your outstanding work with shaping and reshaping the direction of WSCACL over the two years you have served has been a great example to follow.

Hanna Ashagre; Secretary

Thank you for your patience and ability to dealing with procedures with prompt and precise details to attention. Being a voice of reason within the coalition.

Eddie Nyasulu; Vice Chair

You have been a person of trust by giving informal feedback, honest advice and a fresh perspective on the board.

Living Legacies

Constance Proctor; Lawyer

Constance has been serving the community for over 30 years with work in nonprofit, corporate, and real estate law. She has served on many boards. Mrs. Proctor has supported many grassroots nonprofits in the African and African American community like WSCACL get their start and navigate the growth journey.

Judge Leroy McCullough

Judge LeRoy McCullough is the 2021 Judge of the Year and has provided 30 years of community and legal service. After attending a Board meeting, Judge McCullough has been a big supporter and continues to provide mentorship and community-based organization resources to WSCACL.

Maiekele Mengesha

Mr. Mengesha has hosted or been Keynote speaker for multiple WSCACL sponsored events always willing to provide investment advice and mentorship. Mr. Mengesha currently leads multiple Private African Investment Club that have delivered outstanding returns for investors

Charles Ceesay, Co-founder of NW Seattle Gambian Association

Mr. Ceesay always leading by example was the first person to get vaccinated and continues to play a pivotal role in setting WSCACL co-sponsored events with NW Seattle Gambian Association.

Priority Community Leaders

Nansare Consolata; Rising Star Award

Priority Community Leaders are leaders that run community member organizations with annual revenue less than $50,000 and serve a specific vulnerable community group.

Peter Kuel; Most Valuable Player Award

Emmanuel N. Muvunyi; Team player Award

Committees

Civic Engagement Committee

Wole Akinlosotu; Team Player Award

Joint Committee

Nigisti Hailemariam; Most Valuable Player Award

Economic Empowerment Committee

Adam Powers; Rising Star Award.

Youth Leadership Excellence Award

Brook Guesh; Team Player Award

Ezana Yassin; Rising Star Award

Sabrina Yassin; Most Valuable Player Award

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Language

Applicant Assistant’s Name

WhatsApp/Text Phone#

Email

1

Amharic

Nigisti Hailemariam

(206) 557-0805

nigistiha@yahoo.com

2

 

Wodenesh Ayele

(206) 550-3999

wodenesh2016@gmail.com

3

Arabic

Fathia Hammad

(253) 737-3786

fathiaafrica@gmail.com

4

Bemba

Modester (Mo) Chatta

(253) 569-6540

mochatta@gmail.com

5

Chichewa

 

Wezi Longwe

(206) 313-5818

nyalongwe@yahoo.com

 

 

Victor C. Mhoni

(206) 488-7448

Victor.mhoni@outlook.com

6

English

Sibongile (

Sibo) Chadyiwa

(206) 581-4406

minouv02@gmail.com

 

 

Ken Chikonzo

(310) 591-4007

kenchikonzo@fuller.edu

 

 

Hnede Dorbor (Nelly)

(952) 994-6985

garjayehnede@gmail.com

7

French

 

JEANPAUL KAMARI

(832) 641-0463

kmazimpaka@yahoo.com

 

 

Nida Ntita

(240) 437-2843

nntita87@bethelu.edu

 

 

Jean-Paul

Yafali

 

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

8

Igbo

Andrew Ashiofu

(404) 832-0245

andrew.ashiofu@live.com

9

Kibembe

 

Jean-Paul

Yafali

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

10

Kiboa

 

Nida Ntita

(240) 437-2843

nntita87@bethelu.edu

11

Kikongo

 

Nida Ntita

(240) 437-2843

nntita87@bethelu.edu

12

Kikuyu

 

Bernard Kamau

(510) 861-1161

bnkamau2000@yahoo.com

13

Kinyarwanda

JEANPAUL KAMARI

(832) 641-0463

kmazimpaka@yahoo.com

14

Kisii

 

Denis Maronga

 

(425) 389-9505

dubaidenis@gmail.com

15

Kitetela

 

Jean-Paul

Yafali

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

16

Koloqua

 

Hnede Dorbor (Nelly)

(952) 994-6985

garjayehnede@gmail.com

17

Liberian English

Hnede Dorbor (Nelly)

(952) 994-6985

garjayehnede@gmail.com

18

Lingala

Jean-Paul

Yafali

 

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

 

 

Nida Ntita

(240) 437-2843

nntita87@bethelu.edu

20

Luganda

Nansare Consolata

(206) 228-2845

africanprinttakeover@gmail.com

21

Luo

 

Denis Maronga

(425) 389-9505

dubaidenis@gmail.com

22

Mandinka

 

Awa Drammeh

(425) 750-7106

jaitehawadrammeh@gmail.com

23

Ndebele

Sibongile (

Sibo) Chadyiwa

(206) 581-4406

minouv02@gmail.com

24

Nyanja

Modester (Mo) Chatta

(253) 569-6540

mochatta@gmail.com

25

Portuguese

Nida Ntita

(240) 437-2843

nntita87@bethelu.edu

 

 

Jean-Paul

Yafali

 

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

26

Shona

Ken Chikonzo

(310) 591-4007

kenchikonzo@fuller.edu

 

 

Sibongile (

Sibo) Chadyiwa

(206) 581-4406

minouv02@gmail.com

27

Spanish

Bryan Rincon-Ochoa

509-731-7825

bryan@modernhost.co

28

Swahili

Lina Stinson-Ali

(206) 251-4783

linatwala@gmail.com

 

 

Denis Maronga

 

(425) 389-9505

dubaidenis@gmail.com

 

 

Claire Mmbone

(253) 632-1384

mmbone.claire2@gmail.com

29

Tigrinya

Nigisti Hailemariam

(206) 557-0805

nigistiha@yahoo.com

 

 

Wodenesh Ayele

(206) 550-3999

wodenesh2016@gmail.com

30

Tshiluba

 

Jean-Paul

Yafali

(206) 981-6911

Jean-paul.yafali@nc-us.org

31

Wolof

Adam Dibba

(425) 351-0665

adamdibba@gmail.com

32

Zulu

Phetheni Ndhlovu

(206) 779-2488

pjjmandhlovu@hotmail.com