About Us
Our Team
IDEAS is led by a multidisciplinary team of academic leaders and administrators whose work sustains the intellectual vision, operational excellence, and institutional partnerships of the program.
Moriba Cissokho
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Oversees institutional strategy, international collaborations, and partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, and community organizations.
Samba Lamine Diallo
Director of Operations
Leads program operations, logistics, and on-the-ground coordination to ensure smooth, responsive, and student-centered program delivery.
Alioune Diaw
Chair, Francophone Studies
Provides academic leadership in Francophone studies, language instruction, and curriculum development grounded in regional and global Francophone contexts.
Lamine Niang
Chair, African Studies
Guides African Studies curricula and research, centering Africa as a site of theory, history, and contemporary intellectual production.
Bassirou Mboup
Program Officer
Supports program coordination, implementation, and monitoring, working closely with faculty, staff, and partners to ensure academic and operational effectiveness across IDEAS programs.
Maty Tall
Administrator
Manages administrative processes, academic support, and internal coordination across IDEAS programs.
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Student Affairs Coordinator
Supports student wellbeing, advising, and day-to-day student engagement, ensuring a responsive and supportive learning environment throughout the program.