Helping leaders turn strategy into execution.

I work closely with senior leaders to turn priorities into action. Through executive operations, strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and organizational systems, I help institutions move important work forward with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

CurrentExecutive Special Assistant to the Dean, GWU College of Professional Studies & Executive Director, Graduate School of Political Management

BackgroundInternational development, higher education, and public service in the Gambia and the United States

EducationMHRM, George Washington University (Dec. 2026)

About Mo

About Me

I'm from The Gambia, and my career has taken me through international development, higher education, and public service. Right now, I support executive leadership at George Washington University while finishing my Master's in Human Resource Management. What I enjoy most is building the systems that let good ideas actually happen: clearer processes, stronger operations, and the kind of follow-through that lets leaders focus on what matters most.

Selected Highlights

500+

Migrant reintegration cases managed

87+

Community workshops coordinated

Senior executive leaders directly supported

Countries where I have lived, studied, or worked

Journey

01 — What I Do

What I do

Executive Operations & Strategy

Running the day-to-day for a senior leader: calendars, decisions, follow-through, and the everyday work that keeps strategy moving.

Organizational Effectiveness

Setting up the tracking, workflows, and processes that help an institution stay organized and get things done well.

Public Affairs & Relationships

Keeping track of the people and relationships that matter, and helping plan the conversations and convenings that move an institution's work forward.

International Development

Grounded in field experience in the Gambia, with a continued interest in sub-Saharan Africa and human resource management.

02 — Experience

Experience

2026 —

Executive Special Assistant to the Dean & Executive Director

GWU College of Professional Studies / Graduate School of Political Management

Support the Dean of the College of Professional Studies and the Executive Director of the Graduate School of Political Management by managing executive operations, coordinating strategic initiatives, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and ensuring priorities move from planning to execution.

Prior

Program Officer

International Organization for Migration (IOM), The Gambia

Managed more than 500 EU-funded reintegration cases while coordinating community-based programming, stakeholder engagement, and operational support across migrant reintegration initiatives in The Gambia.

Prior

Workplace Culture Officer

Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM (MRCG@LSHTM)

Supported workplace culture and organizational initiatives that strengthened employee engagement and contributed to an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Prior

Graduate Communications Assistant

Florida State University

Supported graduate communications while completing degrees in Political Science and International Affairs, strengthening skills in communications, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

03 — Education

Credentials

Master of Human Resource Management, George Washington UniversityDec. 2026
SHRM-CP Certification (planned)Target Dec. 2026 – Feb. 2027
MSc, International Affairs, Florida State UniversityCompleted
BSc, Political Science, Florida State UniversityCompleted

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead

My career has been shaped by a simple belief: strong institutions create meaningful change when thoughtful leadership is supported by effective systems.

Looking ahead, I hope to continue serving at the intersection of higher education, international affairs, organizational leadership, and public service. As I build on my experience in executive operations and organizational effectiveness, in time I also hope to pursue doctoral study exploring how leadership, governance, and organizational systems shape stronger institutions and create lasting public impact.

I am committed to a career of continuous learning, thoughtful leadership, and building organizations that create lasting public impact.