Congratulations to the graduates of the Fordham University Emerging Markets Certificate Program! I was honoured to join University of Pretoria alums who participated in this prestigious program. A special thanks to U.S. financial giant J.P. Morgan who has consistently hosted students at their offices in New York City and in Johannesburg. Thank you also to South African company Sanlam for their support of the program over the years.
Last night, in my capacity as Minister Counselor for for Commercial Affairs for sub-Saharan Africa (and the Mom of a Fordham alum), I had the honour of joining alums, corporate supporters, and faculty from campuses in Pretoria and New York to celebrate the 16th Anniversary of this transformational exchange program.
Luna Nevehutalu, CEO, Sanlam Structured Solutions was right on target as she encouraged the alums to “be the spark that ignites change.”
We need more of these transformational educational programs between U.S. and South African universities that are strongly supported by the private sector.
Later this month in partnership with AmCham South Africa, I look forward to hosting our Young Professionals Networking initiative to raise the voice and work of young professionals in South Africa!🇿🇦
#U.S. Commercial Service Sub-Saharan Africa
#Young Professionals