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Achievements & accolades

  • Provided consulting services to the World Bank assessing artisanal enterprises in Zambia (2014-2017)

  • Trained Peace Corps Volunteers in Senegal to assist local artisans (2014-2017)

  • Was an active member of the Small Grants Committee, Aid to Artisans (2010-2012)

  • Participated on the New York Gift Show Advisory Board (2015-2018)

  • Served on the Fair Trade Federation Board of Directors (2018-2021)

  • Honored with the Sustainable Products Award at the Las Vegas International Gift Show

  • Collaborated with the Kenya Export Promotion Council to develop design workshops (2015-2018)

  • Showcased our company’s products at trade shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York, and Atlanta from 1995-2022.

  • Collaboration with Pepz Zambia assisting export-ready artisans to engage in the U.S. market.

  • Involved with artisan initiatives with ATAG, Aid to Artisans Ghana (2014-2020)

  • Participated in costing and pricing workshops in East Africa gaining valuable insights and knowledge in this area (2015-2019)

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