The Bridge Building Project’s work is made possible by the contributions from our Strategic Partners, Advisors, Staff, Steering Committee, and Volunteers. Their collective experience as activists, academics, and community leaders committed to transnational solidarity helps us implement mission-aligned work consistent with our long-term goal.
Imani Countess, Project Director, is responsible for administration, program development and implementation, and representation. Priority Africa Network (PAN), a strategic partner and fiscal sponsor, provides financial oversight and reporting.
We are deeply indebted to our Advisors, Committee Members, and Strategic Partners, all of whom have been critical to our successes and ongoing activities.
Advisors
Nunu Kidane, Founding Director, Priority Africa Network
Gerald Lenior, Othering and Belonging Institute, Identity, and Politics Strategy
Prexy Nesbitt, Director and President, Making the Road by Walking
Steering Committee Members
Mary Semela, Development Consultant
Maud Nyamhunga, International Consultant
Anyango Reggy, American Friends Service Committee, South Associate Regional Director
Patricia Servant, Congolese American radio host of CongoLive!
Imani Countess
Project Director
Since the 1980s, Imani has been deeply committed to advancing Africa’s national liberation, social justice, and economic equality movements. Her journey began with student activism, including active participation in grassroots anti-apartheid efforts and protests against U.S. policies in Central America. Over the years, she has consistently championed people-centered policies that uphold democratic rights, human rights, and the principle of self-determination.
Imani’s dedication extends beyond activism. She has held leadership roles in several U.S.-based organizations focused on Africa-related advocacy and development. Her contributions to promoting economic equity were recognized with an Open Society Foundation Economic Inequality Fellowship (2019–2022).
Editors, Writers, and Consultants
The US-Africa Bridge Building Project is deeply indebted and thankful for the ongoing support from:
William “Bill” Minter
Research Consultant to the project and editor, AfricaFocus Notes
Bill has been a writer, researcher, and activist since the mid-1960s. He taught in Tanzania and Mozambique at the secondary school of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) in 1966-68 and 1974-76. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology and a certificate in African studies from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He worked as a writer, editor, and researcher at Africa News Service (now allafrica.com) in 1973 and 1976-82. Based in Washington since 1982, he has combined personal research and writing with contract work for a number of organizations.
Our Former Interns
Kadidiatou Diallo
Kadidiatou Diallo is a Howard University Political Science graduate. She has rich experience in research, data management, and curriculum development. As an undergraduate, she worked as a Summer Teaching Fellow with Uncommon Schools and interned with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. Kadidiatou completed her three-month internship on December 30, 2021.
Seamus Love
Seamus Love is a graduate and law student at American University majoring in International Law and Comparative Politics. He received his B.A. from the University of Florida and was also a two-sport Division I athlete. His academic and personal interests include Soviet politics and international tax justice. Seamus completed his six-month internship on December 30, 2021.
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