14 Aug

Noelle Gregorini

  • By Pa Ousman Joof

Noelle Gregorini In the heart of the Washington West African Center's mission, Noelle stands as a dedicated and compassionate individual, shaping lives and futures. As the Executive Assistant and Director of the After-School Program, she embodies the very essence of community support. With a background rooted in service,…

07 Jul

Kaw Bah

  • By Pa Ousman Joof

Kaw E Bah is the owner of Jang Jang Bouray Enterprise: an import and export LLC, based is Washougal, Washington. Most of his work experience is with Hood Packaging corporation of Vancouver, Washington for the past 26 years. His position included being a team supervisor and union labor…

07 Jul

Ermias Mesghinna

  • By Pa Ousman Joof

Ermias has been a volunteer at the WAWAC since February 2022. He attends the University of Washington pursuing a major in Health Studies and also minoring in Global Health. What he contributes to the WAWAC is actively participating in the Afterschool Programs and inside work that makes the…

20 Nov

Service to WAWAC: Gloria served as the Chairperson of Washington West Africa Center and Gambia Talents Promotion from 2015 to present. Ms. Gloria assists the organization with resource mobilization, participating in advocacy and campaigns on issues of interest to the West African community based in Washington. Ms. Gloria…

20 Nov

I was born in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana. However, I lived most of my life in Kumasi and had my undergraduate studies in Cape coast which is in the Central Region of Ghana. The food! Seattle has an international population, and this is represented by…

14 Nov

Pa Ousman Joof is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington West African Center (WAWAC), an organization he has been running since 2017. Prior to founding WAWAC, like many immigrants, Pa worked various menial jobs, including being an Uber driver and pizza delivery driver. In 2008, Pa…