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Leadership & Advisory Board 

ARC Leadership

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Dr. Erica Bass-Flimmons

Co-Founder & Director of Cultural Exchange
 

Global education leader with extensive experience designing research-based academic programs across Africa.

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Dr. Melissa Speight Vaughn

Co-Founder, CEO & International Research Director
 

Scholar and program architect with over 20 years of experience in education research, youth development, and international partnerships.

ARC Leadership

ARC’s Advisory Board provides guidance on academic quality, cultural integrity, ethical engagement, and student safety.

Advisory Board Members Include:

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Dr. Joyce E. King

Distinguished Scholar, Education & Africana Studies

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Dr. Gwendolyn Benson

Associate Dean, Georgia State University

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Dr. Julie Washington

Professor of Language & Literacy, UC Irvine

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Cindy McNeil

International Program Leader & Educator

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Kanika Wellington

Ghana Cultural Liaison & Sister City Co-Founder

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Dr. Afia Zaykia

Political Scientist & Former Country Director, WaterAid Ghana

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