About

Maimouna is a program assistant for the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa (Next Gen) program. She holds a BA degree in Global Studies, with a minor in Economics from Colby College. Maimouna is passionate about human-centered international development, with a particular interest in supporting research that addresses health outcomes, instability, corruption, and human mobility. Maimouna has studied abroad in Ghana and South Africa, engaging deeply with issues of reproductive health and policy, South-South cooperation, and post-Apartheid challenges. She has also interned with Adolescent 360 at Population Services International and has facilitated the coordination, data collection, and dissemination efforts of Maine’s first pilot court-watching program. Maimouna is committed to addressing critical social issues and fostering meaningful connections across communities.