Date of first appointment: 8th August 2024
Sakina is a seasoned management consultant and philanthropy advisor with over a decade of experience across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. She specializes in strategic advisory for corporations, government agencies, start-ups, and international development organizations. Currently, Sakina serves as a Philanthropy Advisor at GiveWell, guiding donors in achieving their philanthropic goals.
Previously, she managed the complex asset gifts portfolio within Harvard University's $50 billion endowment. Committed to sustainable investing, she holds a CFA certification in ESG Investing. Sakina founded Antsar Consulting Company, focusing on sustainability and market development strategies. Previously, she consulted for Busara Center for Behavioral Economics, where she led a team working on micro-insurance and climate resilience projects for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK FCDO.
Her career also includes roles at McKinsey & Company, where she operationalized major M&A deals across Africa, and at the World Bank, where she developed a strategic roadmap for a National Digital Identity programme. Sakina has also implemented national financial inclusion policies and digital transformation strategies for various clients.
While completing her Masters at the London School of Economics (LSE), Sakina founded the LSE Africa Summit and Research Conference, engaging heads of state and business leaders. This initiative was the prelude to the establishment of the Institute for Africa at the LSE, which has received millions in funding.
Sakina holds a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, a Bachelor's in Government and Economics and an MSc in International Political Economy from LSE. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge.
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