SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN)

PRESIDENT- Freda Yawson

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Freda is a Master of International Affairs, Economic and Political Development 2013 Candidate specializing in Applied Science (Water & Energy). Her career interests include Sustainable development - specifically the application of engineering, technology, and supporting economic policies needed to improve the basic needs of the world's poor and underserved.

VICE PRESIDENT- Nana Debrah- Karikari

Nana is a Master of International Affairs candidate concentrating in Economic and Political Development, with Gender Policy and Management specializations. She is interested in the linkages between political development, gender equality and economic development in the African context. Increasingly convinced that strong leadership underpins all social change, she hopes to return to Ghana to work in the areas of leadership development, education, and gender mainstreaming.

TREASURER- Rahel Diro

Rahel is a Master of Public Administration candidate concentrating in International Finance and Economic Policy specializing in Advanced Economic Policy Analysis. Her career interests include macroeconomic and financial policy, international trade, and social enterprise development.

CO- EVENTS CHAIR - Nashwa Elgadi

Nashwa is a Master of Public Administration candidate concentrating in Energy and Environment Policy, with an International Conflict Resolution specialization. As a student of environmental policy she is interested in the sustainable management of natural resources. Upon graduating from SIPA, She hopes to work on issues related to food security, international trade, and effective strategies for political and economic development.

CO- EVENTS CHAIR – Steph Tung

Stephanie is a Master of Public Administration candidate concentrating in Economic and Political Development. Her Career interests include examining educational programs designed to uplift communities and equalize children's chances for political, economic, and social advancement, program evaluation, and human rights research.

CO- COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR- Sarah Snidal

Sarah is a Master of Development Practice candidate interested in sustainable development opportunities particularly those pertaining to public health. After SIPA, She hopes to work on issues related to health opportunities, nutrition and effective strategies for development policy implementation.

CO- COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR- Osaretin Osarenren

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Osaretin Osarenren is a Master of Public Administration candidate studying Development Practice. Her career objective is to be at the fore of developing innovative business and national development solutions and her research interests include energy resource management, public – private interactions, and the macroeconomy. She hopes to return to Nigeria to work as a development consultant facilitating social entrepreneurship and advising on public policy.

CURRICULUM/ INTERNSHIP CHAIR- Melanie Kohn

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Melanie is a Master of Public Administration Candidate concentrating in Economic and Political development. She is interested in practicing development in Francophone West Africa focusing on women's health and education

OUTREACH CHAIR- Cory Fox

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Cory is a Master of International Affairs 2013 Candidate, studying Economic and Political Development. Her career interests include formal education and community support networks as tools for community development. She is particularly interested in communities that have been shaped by the African Diaspora, especially in the Caribbean.

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