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The following individuals have volunteered their time, energy, and expertise in order to bring hope to Malian orphans. 

Kadiatou Fatima Sidibe, CEO - Founder , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kadiatou was born and raised in Bamako, Republic of Mali by a single father.  She earned a Masters in Statistics and Econimics from the Moscow University of Statistics and Economics in 1994, and an MBA with concentration in Non Profit Organization Management from the George Washington University in 2008.  She's served in the United States Navy as a Supply Corps Officer for the past 13 years.  She's always wanted to do something to help Malian orphans, and founded A Child For All to materialize her dream.

Temple Cooley, Board Chair, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

After graduating from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Temple served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali from 2001 to 2003.  During her time in Mali, she developed a love for the country and its people and a passion for Public Health Work.  Since returning from Mali she has worked with several NGOs, striving to improve access to health care products throughout West Africa.  She currently holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and works as Program Manager for Population Services International.

Moussa Traore, Board Vice-Chair, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Moussa is a native of Mali, West Africa.  After studying in Mali, he came to the States to further his education.  He holds masters degrees in Civil Engineering from the Universities of Alabama, in Birmingham, and the Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.  He currently works for the State Highway Administration of Maryland as a professional Engineer. Moussa is a devoted and positively passionate person for the children's cause, and has served on ACFA's board since its inception in 2008.

Aissata Traore, Board secretary, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The founder's daughter, Aissata has served as the board secretary since the inception of the organization in 2008.  She spent summer 2008 in Bamako, volunteering in the cause of orphans, and graduated early from High School to do research for ACFA in Mali in Spring 2009.  She is a Freshman at the University of Mary Washington, where she is studying International Affairs and European History, with a Pre-Law track.  

Alpha Bocar Konate, Board Member, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alpha earned a Masters in Veterinary Science in 1994 from the University of Stravropol, and an MBA concentrating in Management from the Strayer University in Washington D.C. in 2004.  His experience include working with such organizations as the Network of Sustainable Development in Africa, Corporate Council for Africa, a World Bank Project in Mali, as well as other Corporations in Mali and the U.S.  He is currently serving as the Economic Assistant at the Malian Embassy in Washington D.C.

Sonia Punjabi, Board Member, sonia This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sonia was born and raised in a small close-knit family in the cosmopolitan city of Bombay, India among a mix of cultures and religions. She earned a Master of Science in Architecture from Texas A & M University in 2005.  She is currently working with a Non Profit Organization in Washington D.C. and is also a part time Non Profit Management Student at the George Washington University.  She has served on the Board of Directors for a Non Profit Empowered Women International based in Alexandria, Virginia.  She lives happily with her loving husband and dearly wishes to help this noble organization as much as she can.
 

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