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Amini Kajunju becomes first African CEO of the Africa-America Institute
“Amini Kajunju is an entrepreneurial and tech-savvy leader who brings to AAI a proven record of working with nonprofit organizations to ignite innovation and achieve measurable results,” said Kofi Appenteng, Chairman of AAI’s Board of Trustees. “Her energy, vision, and deep experience will position AAI to be a leader in investing in African professionals to increase the continent’s global competitiveness and economic success. The Board believes she is the right leader at the right time.”
Since its founding in 1953, AAI has historically enabled Africans to earn advanced academic degrees and receive professional and leadership training within and outside Africa. “AAI has a rich history and a solid record of accomplishment that I seek to build on,” said Kajunju. “I’m honored to serve as AAI’s President and CEO and look forward to implementing a new vision to take the organization to a new level.”
Source: The Africa-America Institute
