Technical Adviser to the Managing Director
National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM)
At 32, I returned to my studies, pursuing International Relations at a Parisian institution and earning a diploma. A year later, I obtained a Master’s in Law, Economics, and Management, focusing on Development Project Management in Africa. This enabled me to assess UNDP actions for Senegalese rural women.
In 2010, I joined the National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM-Senegal) as Head of Studies, Planning, and Strategies. In 2013, I attended the World Maritime University in Malmö, earning a Master of Science in Maritime Affairs, specializing in Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration. By 2016, I became Deputy Director of Maritime Safety and Marine Pollution Prevention at ANAM, overseeing vessel administration and ensuring maritime safety, pollution control, and a viable blue economy in Senegal.
In 2017, I was elected Vice-Chair of the INTERPOL Fisheries Crime Working Group (FCWG), tackling transnational environmental crimes in the fisheries sector. During this time, we launched the “Law Enforcement Femmes Network” to support female professionals in maritime enforcement agencies.
I’ve contributed to various UNODC initiatives and consultancies, including the “Rotten Fish” guide to combat corruption in the fishing industry and dialogues on gender in maritime law enforcement.
Currently, I lead the “Réseau des Femmes pour le Développement Durable,” a network focusing on gender equality, poverty reduction, and the implementation of SDGs, with a focus on women’s empowerment in sectors like health, education, peace, security, and sustainable economies.
Since December 2020, I have served as Technical Adviser to the Managing Director of ANAM, coordinating strategies and tasks as assigned by the General Director.