Meet The Team

Our Story

Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Okoye, a philanthropist, humanitarian, and an advocate involved in her husband’s political career – bid for the Georgia State Senate, giving her unique exposure to the intricacies of the Socio-Political environment at the Local, State, and Federal level. She became aware of how un-involved the African immigrant community is, especially women in the political arena, in key political roles and involvement in the election/campaign process. This was a very disappointing discovery to her; this needed to be changed. Being a firm believer that “Together, strong women do the impossible,” it was time to act, and act she did. Mrs. Okoye responded to this alarming lack of participation in the voting process and lack of representation at all levels of government of Africans in Diaspora by making the phone calls.  It took just a few phone calls to quickly discover that quite a good number of the African women in Diaspora across the country want to be engaged and are ready to engage members of our various communities in building a strong socio-politically active community, as well as address the welfare needs of our communities.  Hence, on September 9th, 2020, TAWPAC was formed. With grassroots support, TAWPAC set out to engage voters, partner with the various community leaders and members, and engage with elected leaders to see, hear, listen, and understand the needs of the Africans in Diaspora while developing African leaders of tomorrow globally. TAWPAC have recorded successes in these areas:

• Helped to elect some candidates in the last general elections
• Political awareness in the women African immigrant community
• Voter registration, in partnership with the various organizations
• Humanitarian intervention in an African country
• Sickle cell awareness project

TAWPAC continuously strives to achieve its mission: To engage, inspire, & empower the African Community to be an integral voice in the sociopolitical & cultural system through advocacy, education, welfare, and collaboration to effect positive change in our communities.

I’m Nayah Ndong Baldeh, Vice President of TAWPAC and Chair of the Campaign, Volunteer, and Advocacy Committee. It’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated, talented, and passionate sisters committed to making a positive impact in our community and shaping a better future for the next generation.

Nayah is a graduate of Campbell High School with a Dual Seal Diploma and holds a degree in Criminal Justice. She is passionate about activism and strongly advocates for human rights, especially women’s rights.

As an active volunteer, she has contributed significantly to the Gambian community in Atlanta. She previously served as President/Chairwoman of AGERA, the Gambian association in Atlanta, and continues to support community initiatives through various organizations. She is also the CEO of M&M Global LLC and M&M Global Impact Alliance.

Ms. Natasha Miriti Johnson Parliamentarian & Executive Team Member

TAWPAC Parliamentarian & Executive Team Member.

TAWPAC Virtual Summit Committee Chair.

A passionate community activist with over 20 years of experience teaching Financial Literacy in Atlanta.

Motto: Always Learning!