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Papa Dia

Founder & Executive Director

Papa Dia is Founder and President of the African Leadership Group, an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for African immigrants and members of the diaspora. Through social, economic, and educational empowerment programs, ALG helps families successfully integrate into their local community. A native of Senegal, Papa immigrated to Denver in 1998. He used his first job, stocking books, to teach himself how to read, write, and speak English. Beginning with an entry-level position in a local bank, over the next 17 years, Papa ultimately climbed the ranks to become a regional vice president.

In 2017, Papa left his banking career to focus his full attention on running and growing ALG.

Lori Collier

Director of Development &
Professional Event Planner

Ousman Ba

Education Program Coordinator

Briana Rorex

Office Coordinator

Jason Gaulden

Partner at Oak Rose Group
Consultant

Madiama Mbaye

Public Speaking Class and Leadership 101 Instructor
ALG’s Videographer

Alan Gottlieb

Communications
Contractor

Jon Sisk

Web Developer
Contractor

Jody Gilbert

Graphic Designer
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