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A strong advocate for fostering community development, promoting economic opportunities, and advancing racial equity.

Ibrahima Souare is a prominent advocate for economic opportunity and racial equity in the greater New York area. With over 12 years of experience in community and economic development, his professional journey has taken him to esteemed local and national nonprofit organizations, government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as other private corporations. As a servant leader who immigrated to America from Guinea (Conakry, West Africa) in search of improved economic, educational, and social opportunities, he has come to deeply value the act of doing good for oneself by assisting others in navigating socio-economic challenges.

In line with this commitment, Ibrahima has dedicated himself professionally to advocating for and supporting small business owners, entrepreneurs, young individuals, and those in need. He firmly believes that faith, hope, hard work, positivity, and collaboration with others can lead to a fulfilling life.

Highlights

Ibrahima’s remarkable achievements include:

  1. Currently, he is leading New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (NYPACE) in its mission to support underserved community entrepreneurs through pro bono business assistance, guiding the organization through its next growth phase.
  1. He generously dedicates his personal time to mentoring young individuals preparing for college and post-college endeavors.
  1. Ibrahima continues to collaborate with NYC agencies and local community organizations, delivering educational sessions that stimulate entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of small business owners.
  1. During his tenure at LISC NYC, he played a pivotal role in amplifying COVID relief for minority businesses and provided support to community groups, channeling over $4 million in grants and resources to where they were needed most.
  1. His leadership at LaGuardia’s PTAC resulted in securing contracts exceeding $20 million for over 100 minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs).

Ibrahima’s transformation into a servant leader can be attributed to his participation in esteemed leadership development programs, including National Urban Fellows and Coro Leadership New York. He was recognized as a City & State Rising Star in 2021. Additionally, he is a proud member of Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, Inc., and, alongside his devoted wife, continues to make a meaningful impact through both their professional pursuits and parenting journey.

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