Leila Akahloun, South Africa
Leila joined Ashoka in 2003 to assist with Ashoka's global fundraising efforts. She later transferred to our Venture team to work with Ashoka's Africa programs and help launch Ashoka in the Middle East. Leila is currently based in Johannesburg and responsible for the integration of Ashoka's programming in Africa. Leila studied at Georgetown University and received an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago. Leila is involved with a number of human rights organizations and was a founding member of Georgetown University's Step Team, a community service organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the African-inspired art of stepping.

Ndeye Binta Houma, Senegal
Binta firstly joined the Sahel team in 2004 for six months internship. She came back in September 2005 as part time employee. For a year, she run the office and coordinated the Fellowship activities. In 2006 she became the program associate. Although her work was focused mainly on administration, finance and event management, she was helping in all opportunities. Since 2008, she is developing interest in Venture and is spending most of her time to this program. She holds a higher technician degree in administrative and business organization. She is fluent in French, Wolof and English.