Vaeme recently joined the Africa Center's Policy & Culture division as an intern to help the nonprofit manage upcoming growth.  She has a background in finance, where as an analyst she identified and pitched public equities with long-term aggressive growth potential.  She is excited to utilize these skills in working with, and investing in, Fast Runners.  Vaeme grew up in Togo, earned a BA in international relations at Stanford University and holds a minor in modern languages (Spanish and Arabic).  

Rasheed is a tech-savvy digital marketer and the founder of Digitalpedia.ca in Canada.  A former Bpeace member, he is pleased to rejoin and resume his support.  Rasheed  believes strongly in the power of transferring applied knowledge to deliver positive results to the world, and he is looking forward to helping create more results for Bpeace projects.

"After hearing of Bpeace's mission, I was immediately drawn to the organization.  I was inspired by the far-reaching, grassroots change the organization has been able to stimulate.  Moreover, as a student fluent in Spanish and interested in international relations, the diverse communities with which Bpeace works intrigued me.  I am deeply impressed by the gift of knowledge and mentorship that Bpeace gives its Fast Runners, like a teacher gives his students.  Further, I believe Bpeace's model allows for long-term improvement and development, rather than the short-term betterment that monetary donations allow for.  I feel that Bpeace's mission is a cause for hope and celebration.  I hope to offer my skills in Spanish and research, and look forward to aiding the cause in any way."