Omolayo Nkem Oyudo

Director of Programs and Operations, ADN Omolayo is a multi-lingual strategist and researcher with over ten years experience in international development and has worked with or for African diaspora communities across the US, Europe and Africa to mobilise, impact and advocate for their needs and interests. Omolayo holds an MSc with Distinction in Migration, Mobility… Continue reading Omolayo Nkem Oyudo

Heather Buffington-Anderson

Program Director of DEI Initiatives at the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University Heather Buffington-Anderson currently serves as the Program Director of DEI Initiatives at the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University. In this role, she works with our partners at the African Diaspora Network to manage the Accelerated Black Leadership… Continue reading Heather Buffington-Anderson

Dennis Lanham

Sr. Assistant Dean and Executive Director, Silicon Valley Executive Center Dennis Lanham is the Sr. Assistant Dean of Executive Education, and Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University. With more than 15+ years of experience in business education, nonprofit, and program management, Dennis has built numerous programs for businesses and… Continue reading Dennis Lanham

Almaz Negash

CEO and Founder, ADN Almaz Negash, a prominent trailblazer in Silicon Valley, has been recognized as one of the 12 inaugural members of President Biden’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Leveraging 25 plus years of experience in international trade, business management, and social innovation, Negash is able to build successful… Continue reading Almaz Negash