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Biography
Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders served as one of the
U.S. Government’s top diplomats on African issues over a long career in the
United States Diplomatic Corps reaching senior positions ranging from
Ambassador to the Republics of Nigeria, Republic of Congo, two stints – NSC Director
for Africa at the White House, and U.S. Permanent Representative to the West
African Regional Organization ECOWAS. Dr. Sanders received her doctor of
science degree in information systems and communications from Pittsburgh’s Robert Morris University, where she also holds
the title of Distinguished Public Service & Rooney Scholar. She also holds MA and MS degrees
from Ohio University; and, a BA from Hampton University. She is a recognized
thought-leader on Africa's political, economic, technology, security (e.g. Boko
Haram, Al Shababb) and policy issues, as well as on the region’s thematic topics such
as SDGs, trade, food security, democracy/elections, education & climate change.
She has testified before the U.S. Congress on these topics. Her advisory firm is divided into two parts: The FEEEDS Advocacy Initiative and FE3DS, LLC. FEEEDS focuses on Africa economic development, Diaspora, Entrepreneurship/SMEs issues. FEEEDS also advises several organizations; co-hosts an annual Africa event with Gallup World Poll; and publishes @The FEEEDS Index. Sanders' national security expertise is based on her work at the White House; as Deputy Commandant-Eisenhower College, the National Defense University, the U.S. military's premier institution for strategic studies; her diplomatic postings; and her work on global issues. She is sought after by media such as Al Jazeera, China Television, VOA, ARISE TV, and CNN for her Africa expertise. FE3DS, LLC provides business strategies on Africa trade, technology, power, renewables, affordable housing and aviation.
Dr. Sanders also is a recognized philanthropist giving notable works to the Smithsonian Museum of Africa Art (NMAA), particularly praise-worthy pieces Liberal Women Protest March, and Hunters in the Rainforest (NMAA’s permanent collection); State Department’s Diplomacy Museum, Hampton University Museum, RMU Public Arts Collection; and supports the Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders-iho Geneva Sanders and the Sanders-Spear named endowments supporting tuition assistance for at-risk students at Morgan State University and RMU. Ambassador Sanders is an National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) 2015 Society and Harriet Tubman Legacy Society member.
Awards, Key Memberships & Links: U.S. military’s Joint
Chiefs of Staff Civilian Honor Award, Medal of Honor Republic of Congo, six State
Department awards (Superior & Meritorious); Member - U.S. Trade
Representative Africa Committee, the prestigious Academy of Diplomacy & College
of National Security Leaders of former senior U.S. Government officials, National
Society of Scholars for her public policy & academic work.
Key Links: Speaker Montage Reel http://bit.ly/1Vok4e9.
Keynote Samples: http://bit.ly/1N81eF7 or http://bit.ly/2dH4Odd. Sanders’ Books: The Legendary Uli Women of Nigeria; “The Rise of Africa’s Small Businesses;
Website: www.ambassadorrobinreneesanders.com
(current interviews); Blog: www.blogitrrs.blogspot.com;
Twitter: @rrsafrica; Lecture Topics: http://bit.ly/1VluASS;
Older Interviews: http://bit.ly/1Ytb3OF https://youtu.be/NUB66CzRTsI.
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