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Krystin Anderson is a 2023 graduate from the University of Florida (UF) where she earned her bachelors in Anthropology with a focus on cultures and a minor in Ethnomusicology/Music History. Her academic interests intersect with sociocultural anthropology, international and diasporic organizing, Pan African History, education, and music. She seeks to ascertain how cultural understandings can impact our connection with those from different backgrounds, and how historic knowledge can impact international relations. Krystin devotes her person to building community and making and enjoying art. She served as the 2022 Director of UF’s Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn Black Hair Expo, an event that opens citywide discussion of black woman-ness and black hair politics through speeches, fashion shows, and performances. She was a Housing Resident Assistant, a mentor in the International Mentor Association, and an International Scholars Program fellow. Krystin has a passion for language and culture, which has driven her travel and study abroad experiences to New Orleans, France, Colombia, Mexico. She prides herself on what she has learned working as a teacher of English as a Second Language at UF’s English Language Institute. Krystin’s passion for oral history and storytelling has been embodied in her research with UF’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, where she is also the 2023 Coordinator for the annual summer fieldwork research trip through the Mississippi River delta. Krystin is also a talented vocal performer and has been a member of the UF Gospel Choir, a Graduation National Anthem Singer, and one of the SEC sports singers for UF matches of multiple sports including women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball. She also performs around the state and country as a jazz, R&B, and soul singer. Krystin embraces her familial home of Jamaica and has been steadily involved in the Jamaican Student, Caribbean Student and Black Student unions, where she partakes in events, mentors, and performs on many different occasions.

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Hannah Greene graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi after completing the pre-medical track and a degree in Social Research & Public Policy. In between semesters, she’s worked on five farms around the world, starting in Kenya, learning the arts of shepherding goats, pickaxing, and harvesting crops on these permaculture farms. While studying abroad in Accra, Ghana, she worked in an immunology laboratory and did field research for her senior thesis, which focused on the use of antibiotics and antimalarials in community health. Through visits to 83 community medicine vendors, she sought to identify the public health challenges reported by shopkeepers and predict the emergence of antimicrobial resistance at the neighborhood level. Launched by an exchange program scholarship to live in Malaysia in high school, she’s taken every opportunity to backpack around the world and learn from new contexts. She’s an enthusiast of anything outdoors, including going camping throughout the Emirates and training for triathlons and a marathon. In Abu Dhabi, she created a number of environmental sustainability initiatives on campus targeting resource consumption and fast fashion and led community engagement and appreciation programs for migrant workers in Abu Dhabi. Over the last four years, she’s worked with interdisciplinary research laboratories focused on engineering, healthcare sustainability, demography and public health, and social biases in the publication of academic literature. She plans to attend medical school in France and work as a physician of emergency medicine following this fellowship. Originally from Baltimore, USA, she’s driven to build equity in health care worldwide.

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Drew is a recent graduate of Bowdoin College with a B.A. in computer science and economics. At school, he competed on the varsity track and field team, sat on the advisory board for the Polar Investment Club, and worked for Bowdoin’s Information Technology support team. Drew was also honored as a Sarah and James Bowdoin scholar and received the Adam Smith Book Prize for exceptional analytical skills and originality in the study of economy and society. During the school year, he worked as a computer science teaching assistant and economics tutor. Drew’s professional experiences include a number of customer service and product development/management roles. He was most recently a Data Analytics Intern at U.S. Bank where he worked with the Consumer Digital Experiences team and engineers to build and launch new versions of the bank’s mobile app and web page. Following the Princeton in Africa fellowship, Drew plans to pursue graduate school. Originally from Minnesota, Drew hosts a weekly podcast with his college roommates and enjoys weightlifting, golf, pottery, and watching Premier League soccer.

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Michael Banks holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and international affairs, with minors in business and anthropology from the University of Georgia. His interdisciplinary education spanned four colleges at the university, driven by a curiosity about cultural formation and cross-cultural interactions, particularly through media and business channels. At UGA, Michael conducted research on the impact of US foreign aid in Africa and educational disparities in post-Apartheid South Africa, igniting his interest in international development. He gained valuable experience in media strategy and healthcare communications while collaborating with health equity advocates in West Africa and the Caribbean through work with the United Nations Foundation’s United to Defeat Malaria team. He proposed a restructuring of McKinsey & Company’s Careers Blog to underscore colleague and talent narratives of the firms’ offices in Africa, Asia, and Latin America as one of their inaugural communications interns, and he explored how the higher education research ecosystem on the continent can inform STEM partnerships between the US & African states through work with the US State Department. Michael hopes to pursue a career in international development that joins his passion for cultural advancement with his varied experiences in communications across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Outside of work and academia, Michael is a classically-trained singer, former long-distance swimmer turned gym-goer, and an aspiring polyglot.

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Rachael Mutisya, a native of Kenya, holds an MBA in Marketing as well as a BSc in Hotel and Restaurant Management from United States International University- Africa (USIU- Africa). Throughout her professional journey, Rachael has garnered valuable experience across multiple industries including finance, hospitality, education, and e-commerce. Her area of expertise is in communication, social media management, customer experience, and brand promotion, and she has successfully applied her skills in various locations in Kenya. Rachael’s commitment to her community is evident through her strong passion for giving back. During her free time, she actively volunteers for an NGO called Together for Africa (TOFA) in Kenya. In this role, she forges new partnerships, organizes events, and develops empowering content for Kenyan youth in the fields of entrepreneurship, leadership, and ICT development. Outside of her professional pursuits, Rachael finds joy in various hobbies and activities. She is an avid badminton player and takes pleasure in gardening and exploring new destinations. Rachael is excited to join the PiAF program this year at the Mpala Research Centre in Laikipia, Kenya, further exemplifying her dedication to making a positive impact.

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 David graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio with a degree in Geology and graduated from Clark University with a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science. He was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in The Gambia. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, he worked in rural agricultural development, where he collaborated with multiple government agencies to meet the development goals of communities. He is an active member of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer service community and is a former Coverdell Fellow. During a previous internship with the Red Cross, he consulted with the Red Cross volunteer recruitment services to leverage census data to find new communities for outreach. He also interned with the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) and supported the disaster rapid mapping group, which provides timely analysis to humanitarian disaster response organizations. More recently, he worked full-time as a contractor for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, where he monitored global food production through satellite remote sensing. Following the Princeton in Africa Fellowship, he plans to pursue a career in agriculture monitoring and development. Originally from Texas, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and learning new skills and languages.

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 Haby Sondo is a Burkinabe-American woman from The Bronx, fueled by her passion for international development in Africa, travel, and storytelling. Growing up in a culturally diverse environment fostered her love for immigration and cultural immersion. She completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University where she majored in International Relations & minored in Political Science. Haby’s awakening to the world outside of New York City occurred while living abroad in The Dominican Republic and France. During these experiences, she gained a profound appreciation for the complexities Black immigrants face globally and has since searched for opportunities to include their realities in global migration discourses. These experiences ignited her desire to create two travel blogs that offer an authentic glimpse into the experiences of Black Women traveling globally. With a focus on unconventional travel experiences, Haby shines a spotlight on underrepresented travel destinations. In her professional life, Haby has worked as a Business Immigration Paralegal; her leisure time is spent traveling, blogging, biking, hiking, and exploring cuisines from around the world. With a bold vision for the future, Haby aspires to pursue a career at the intersection of her passions for immigration, law, and international development, using her voice and digital content to inspire Black Women and People of Color to pursue global travel opportunities. She is confident that her Princeton in Africa Fellowship at Food for Education in Nairobi, Kenya will provide her with the tools and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Eva Anyumba Barasa previously served as a Fellow with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Somalia. She is a Chevening Scholar pursuing a Master’s in Development Studies at the University of Sussex IDS and holds a B.A. (Hons.) in International Business and Trade from the African Leadership University, Rwanda, where she focused on private sector philanthropy and its role in supporting NGOs.

Her career spans nonprofit, fintech, insurance, consulting and digital commerce, with experience in business, marketing, and strategy. She is an entrepreneur, focusing on, lifesaving interventions, financial inclusion, and mentorship in Africa.

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Idongesit is from Akwa-Ibom State in Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in economics from Veritas University in Abuja F.C.T, Nigeria. Upon graduating, he took a profession in teaching, and he considers it the most humbling experience of his life so far. Idongesit wants to continue positively impacting people’s lives through education. Idongesit looks forward to traveling around the world, meeting people, and learning new cultures and languages. Idongesit is also passionate about art, and he spends most of his free time drawing. Idongesit is looking forward to traveling and working in Kenya.

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Zoe Kaldor graduated from the University of Denver in 2020 with a bachelor’s in strategic communication and international studies. She was later accepted into the University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies’ dual-degree program where she received her master’s in international development with a certificate in global environmental change and adaptation. While pursuing her graduate degree, Zoe interned with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s Office of Public Affairs. Her responsibilities included drafting social media and blog posts, assisting podcast development, and formatting report summaries. After graduating, she began working for Abt Associates as the communications specialist for the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink Project. In this role, Zoe wrote success stories, organized webinars for malaria stakeholders, produced short videos, and maintained the project’s website. She is looking forward to communicating about Mpala Research Centre’s work this coming year as a Princeton in Africa fellow.