OUR TEAM
Leadership Ingrained
in Service
African Nursing Alliance is led by healthcare professionals and educators committed to honoring God through responsible and compassionate service. Our leadership works to steward ANA’s mission, develop trusted partnerships, and support nurses and the communities they serve. As the organization grows, we remain committed to building a leadership team grounded in faith, professional experience, local knowledge, integrity, and accountability.
Mariatu Kargbo, EJD, BC-FNP, RN
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mariatu Kargbo is a nurse, educator, and healthcare leader with extensive experience in nursing practice, education, and organizational leadership. Her career reflects a longstanding commitment to strengthening the nursing profession through education, mentorship, service, and the development of future healthcare professionals.
She serves as President, Executive Director, and Director of Nursing at Global Health Institute, where she provides leadership in nursing education and helps prepare future nurses for compassionate and competent practice. Her experience in both clinical care and nursing education has given her a deep understanding of the role nurses play in building stronger healthcare systems and healthier communities.
As Founder and President of the African Nursing Alliance, Mariatu brings together her clinical, educational, and leadership experience to support nurses and advance nursing education across Africa and the diaspora. She is passionate about creating opportunities for nurses to learn, collaborate, lead, and contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare.
Her work is grounded in service, faith, compassion, and a belief in the power of nurses to create lasting change for their communities and future generations.
Innocent Monya-Tambi, MD
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Innocent Monya-Tambi is a physician, medical educator, and clinical researcher with extensive experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, urgent care, and medical education. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in New York.
Throughout his career, Dr. Monya-Tambi has served patients and healthcare organizations across a variety of clinical settings while also contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. His background includes teaching in internal and family medicine, serving as faculty at Global Health Institute, and conducting cardiovascular research in both the United States and South Africa.
Originally educated in Sierra Leone, with additional medical and research experience in South Africa and the United States, Dr. Monya-Tambi brings a global perspective to healthcare and education. His work reflects ANA’s commitment to strengthening healthcare through education, collaboration, service, and the development of future healthcare professionals.
Francis Nuwah, MD
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Francis Nuwah is a physician, healthcare educator, and academic leader with decades of experience spanning medicine, surgery, healthcare administration, and higher education. His career has included clinical and academic roles in both Africa and the United States, giving him a broad perspective on healthcare delivery and the education of future healthcare professionals.
Dr. Nuwah began his medical career in Sierra Leone, where he completed surgical training and served communities through clinical care, public health initiatives, and humanitarian programs. His work with the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society and the International Federation of the Red Cross included coordinating medical, surgical, and nutritional programs for displaced persons and refugees in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
In the United States, Dr. Nuwah has combined clinical practice with a longstanding commitment to education and leadership. He has taught across multiple areas of health sciences, served in academic leadership positions, and contributed to the development and professional growth of healthcare students and faculty.
Through the African Nursing Alliance, Dr. Nuwah brings together his experience in healthcare, education, and service to support the development of healthcare professionals and stronger healthcare systems across Africa and the diaspora.
Malaika Amoakohene, BS, RN
BOARD MEMBER
Malaika Amoakohene is a nursing professional with a diverse background in healthcare, clinical coordination, administration, and business. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University, where she completed the Accelerated BSN program, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing.
Her nursing education and clinical experience have provided her with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, clinical communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of safe and compassionate healthcare.
Malaika also brings experience in healthcare education and administration through her work with Global Health Institute, where she has supported clinical coordination, student services, scheduling, billing, and other aspects of institutional operations.
Through the African Nursing Alliance, Malaika combines her nursing education, administrative experience, and business background to support initiatives that strengthen nursing education, professional collaboration, and healthcare communities across Africa and the diaspora.
Chidilim Nwosu, BS
BOARD MEMBER
Chidilim Nwosu is a marketing and communications professional with experience in digital marketing, brand development, content creation, and organizational communications. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing from George Mason University, graduating in the top 10% of her marketing concentration.
Her professional experience spans healthcare education, technology, and fashion, with both domestic and international experience. She has worked in marketing in the United States and Seoul, South Korea, developing digital campaigns, websites, social media content, email marketing, and other communications designed to connect organizations with the communities they serve.
Through her work with the African Nursing Alliance, Chidilim supports the organization’s communications, digital presence, and storytelling efforts, helping share ANA’s mission, initiatives, and impact with audiences across Africa and the diaspora.
