About 100-diaspora-women
Our founder & Executive Director Jainaba Ceesay
Jainaba Ceesay is the Founder and CEO of EBROSSO Consulting LLC. A seasoned banking executive and finance professional, she brings over 22 years of demonstrated success in strategy, management, collaboration, business development, entrepreneurship, and higher education.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Ceesay has consistently recognized the systemic barriers facing minority-owned businesses. Driven by a passion for equity and empowerment, she founded 100 Diaspora Women in 2019—an organization dedicated to increasing access to resources and fostering meaningful connections that uplift and transform communities.
100 Diaspora Women envisions a world where African women—both on the continent and across the Diaspora—are empowered, supported, and equipped to lead change in their communities and around the globe.
In addition to her work in the U.S., Jainaba has supported startups in her native Gambia, West Africa. Through a collaboration between EBROSSO Consulting, Startup Grind Banjul, The YMCA, and The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)—sponsored by the International Trade Centre—she introduced the lean startup methodology to help talented young people discover their niche within a small and emerging market.
Meet Maimuna Jallow-Hancock, Assistant Executive Director of 100 Diaspora Women — also known as Bobo!
A powerhouse in the insurance and financial industries, Maimuna brings over 15 years of experience working with labor unions and leading strategic initiatives that drive results. With deep expertise in marketing, project management, and stakeholder engagement, she is known as a visionary strategist and natural problem solver who excels at turning bold ideas into impactful action.
Maimuna’s professional superpowers include:
Customer Service | Brand Positioning | Stakeholder Management | Supervision | Marketing Strategy | Communication | Research | Leadership | Business Strategy | Creativity | Critical Thinking | Project Management
But Maimuna’s brilliance doesn’t stop at business—she is also the founder of In Bloom, an inspirational product line created to empower women to evolve, grow stronger, and bloom into their fullest potential.
Driven by a passion for mentorship, collaboration, and generational impact, she has spent over a decade mentoring teens through DMV-area organizations, working with international programs supporting young African entrepreneurs, and contributing to Montgomery County’s PEP initiatives to uplift parents and students.
Maimuna is a lifelong learner with an impressive educational journey that includes:
- BA (Hons) in Banking, Economics, and Law – London Metropolitan University
- MBA in Business Administration – University of Sunderland
- DEI Certification – University of South Florida Muma College of Business
- Insurance Licenses in all 50 states + D.C. (Life, Health, Property, and Casualty)
- Certifications in Project Management, Insurance, Marketing (CPE, HRCI, PDC & more)
Born and raised in The Gambia, West Africa, and educated in the United Kingdom, Maimuna brings a global perspective to her leadership. Her commitment to excellence, community, and transformation makes her a true force within the 100 Diaspora Women family and beyond.
ABOUT
100 Diaspora Women was founded in 2019.We are African and non-African women from the African diaspora united to access resources and connect to transform our communities. We envision a world where African women on the continent and throughout the Diaspora are empowered and supported to transform their communities and the world.
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Our Team
Our Team is made of women of professional African and Non-African women descent in the Diaspora to Support, Collaborate, Activate, Amplify, and Uplift one another.
Your support will help support Local and Global Women Entrepreneurs with Seed funding and creating economic impact for their communities!
Our Partners
Together, we have more power! Our partners include educational institutions, women empowering groups, and all types of organizations that help promote a collective voice in the Diaspora and beyond.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrates innovators who dream big and launch startups that bring ideas to life. GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds to inspire and support their entrepreneurial journey through local, national, and global events and activities. During the third week of November, partners worldwide hold events, workshops, seminars, and competitions to celebrate and support their local entrepreneurs.
On November 17th, 2023, 100 Diaspora women collaborated with the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center and The International Student Association of Bowie State University at the Entrepreneurship Center to host a pitch competition for students. In this collaboration, our 100 Diaspora member Darlene Ajayi, Associate Director at the EIC, and her team facilitated the competition.
Eight student entrepreneurs from the International Student Association pitched their venture ideas and received valuable feedback from the members of the 100 Diaspora women. In addition, each student won a cash prize for their effort. Members Awa Sissoho Njie, Joanne Oport, Jainaba Ceesay, MBallou Kouyate, Darlene Ajayi, and Omega provided cash donations to support the student venturers pitch awards.
Four members of 100 Diaspora Women, Awa Sissoho Njie, Joanne Oport, MBallou Kouyate, and Omega, were the evaluators and provided valuable insight and connections for the students.
Dr. Amina Sillah was the mistress of the ceremony.
Other members, Maimuna Jallow-Hancock and Therese Secka-Mendy were also in attendance.
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Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today.
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Welcome to 100-diaspora-women!
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in need. Our mission is to provide assistance to those who are less fortunate and to create a better world for all. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to make a positive impact on the world and to help those who need it the most.
Donate Today
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today.
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Welcome to 100-diaspora-women!
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in need. Our mission is to provide assistance to those who are less fortunate and to create a better world for all. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to make a positive impact on the world and to help those who need it the most.
Donate Today
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today.
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Welcome to 100-diaspora-women!
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in need. Our mission is to provide assistance to those who are less fortunate and to create a better world for all. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to make a positive impact on the world and to help those who need it the most.
Donate Today
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today.