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 Sheila Agiti '11
Executive Editor
Sheila originates from Ghana. She is an Economics major pursuing a certificate in Political Economy. She has a deep interest in the issues faced by developing nations, especially pertaining to how political and economic decisions influence their development. It is her belief that efforts to reshape Africa’s economy involve sufficient understanding of the political factors under play. For her, having faith in one's own dreams and capabilities is the first step to achieving success. Her most notable attributes include a strong and outgoing personality which she exhibits through her role in various student activities such as study abroad advising. Currently, Sheila is the president of Princeton University’s African Students Association. She also serves as a peer academic advisor for Rockefeller College where she aims at being a resource to students as they choose their majors. |
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 Kulani Jalata '12
Political Editor
Kulani Jalata is a sophomore and a premedical student planning to major in Anthropology. She is very interested in medical anthropology and global health and strives to bring to light the political and economic sources of health disparities, particularly in Africa. An avid proponent of civic engagement, she is currently the chair of civic engagement for Butler College Council and a tutor at the Carl A. Fields Center. She is also very excited about bringing her interests and drive to this wonderful and informative magazine. |
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 Ulili Emore ‘13
Economics Editor
Ulili Emore is a freshman and prospective Politics major from East Greenwich, New Jersey. She is very interested in international studies, particularly in the area of human rights as it pertains to countries within Africa and abroad. At the end of her sophomore year, she hopes to be admitted into the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. As the eldest child of Nigerian parents, Ulili is excited to be a member of this magazine, sharing and discussing her culture not only with other African students on campus, but with the greater university community as well. Ulili is also a member of Akwaaba (The Princeton African Student Association). |
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 Pauline Ndambuki’12
Arts Editor
Pauline is originally from Kenya. She is interested in harnessing a stronger awareness regarding dire African issues on Princeton's campus. Her hope is to see herself and others get a much well-versed understanding of problems relating to development in Africa, and some of the ways that she and others can become a part of the solution. For this to take place, she believes that there needs to be more inter-organization communication which she will work to foster. She is known for her openness, humbleness, diligence, and a good sense of humor. |
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 Abiodun Azeez’12
Cultural Editor
Abiodun (known as Abi) is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. She is interested in law--specifically human rights, immigration, and criminal law--and hopes to pursue a legal career in the future. Aside from that, she has a strong interest in African legal affairs (specifically the Nigerian judicial system) and politics. One of her goals is to initiate several reforms within Africa so that citizens are better protected legally and have greater access to basic human rights. Though many parts of Africa have been destitute for much of history, she has faith that with effort and persistence from citizens as well as committed advocates within and outside Africa the situation can and will improve. |
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 Eric Kuto '11
Business and Distribution Department
Eric is a sophomore from Kenya, majoring in Computer Science. His extracurricular interests include: track, solving puzzles, coding, reggae music and activities that help change the view of his country and Africa. |
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 Mercy Ndambuki ‘13
Treasurer
She is currently part of the class of 2013. Her intended major is Economics along with the African and Finance certificate. Mercy is mostly interested in exploring the economic conditions in Africa and also examining the inherent economic problems that inhibit significant economic growth in most African countries. As the treasurer of the Voices of Africa, she hopes to help the organization to grow financially and thus help in supporting the publishing and circulation of VOA articles. Most of all, she hopes to learn something from being a part of such an experience as the member of the Voices of Africa Board and also the articles themselves. |
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 Jennifer Asare '12
Layout
Jennifer is a sophomore from PA (although originally from Ghana). A prospective Economics major, she is interested in political economy and how the two subjects, economics and politics, interrelate to impact economic development in countries. She remains dedicated to serving as a meaningful addition to the VOA board through her discipline, friendliness, and passionate interest in other cultures. Her other campus activities include Students in Free Enterprise, AKWAABA, the Leadership and Mentoring Program, and Princeton Association of Black Women |
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 Hao Lian '11
Webmaster
Hao Lian works on the magazine's website. He's a sophomore studying computer science. He has been part of a band, several weblogs, a science competition and an ecosystem.
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Advisory Board:
- Mahamadou Lamine-Sagna, Lecturer in Anthropology,the Center for African American Studies and the Program in African Studies
- Professor Daniel Rubenstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Chair- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Director of Program in African Studies
- Makeba Clay, Director of the Carl Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students
We would like to also thank our alumni.
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