Your Team

Develop Africa works in partnership and collaboration with a range of trained individuals who specialize in development work in Africa, businesses and non-profit organizations. The experiences of our staff and partners ranges from full-time work experience in development to advanced degrees in business, education, development and leadership.

Board Members

Sylvester Renner is President and Founder of Develop Africa. Sylvester obtained his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio), with a specialization in Information Systems. Sylvester has a diverse background that includes business development, project management, web development and consulting, computer technology implementation and end-user support and training.

Dr. Henry Antkiewicz has an exceptional comprehension and ability in all things international. He is currently Professor of History at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and an Honors College Faculty Fellow. He served as the Director, Office of International Programs at ETSU for nine years. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanganyika (Tanzania), 1963-65. He was also Senior Lecturer at the University of Zambia, 1977-86. Dr. Antkiewicz has conducted research in the archives of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania. He has extensive international experience and has consulted, lectured and presented papers in several countries worldwide.

Dr. Jasmine Renner is currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University in the United States. She is also the co-founder and Director of Development and International Outreaches at Develop Africa Inc. A native of Sierra Leone, Dr. Jasmine Renner practiced law as an Attorney specializing in general legal practice. She has authored several scholarly articles and book chapters on cross cultural leadership and sustainable development in third world nations. As a consultant, Dr. Jasmine Renner advises on cross-cultural issues relating to international/global education, strategic planning, educational policy and sustainable development in third world nations.

Daniel Sesay grew up in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He immigrated to the US in 1994 to study music at the Colorado Christian University. He graduated with a degree in Music Ministry in 1998. A lover of music Daniel has traveled to several African countries. He currently leads the music ministry at Foothills Bible Church in Littleton, Colorado. He is married to Erica and have two girls: Keisha and Cierra. He loves to write and play music, travel (when affordable); and watch movies.

Janet Tucker is currently the president of FAWE (Sierra Leone) and the Executive Secretary of Manor River Women's Peace Network (MARWOPNET). Janet is a holder of a Joint Honors degree in French and English from the University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College and a Masters degree in Development from the United Kingdom. Janet is passionate about sustainable development and human rights issues, especially as it relates to women.

George Naholi, Ed.D: George was a High School Teacher, College Lecturer, Senior Education Officer (Ministry of Education, Kenya - 1971-1992. He served as the Senior Manpower Development Officer at the Office of the President, Directorate of Personnel Management (DPM) Local and Foreign Training.1992-2004. George is a member of the United States Achievement Academy (USAA)-2006. George recently obtained his Doctorate in Education at East Tennessee State University and is passionate about making a difference in Africa.

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