Wokie Daboh

Media and Communications

wokie@faceafrica.org

Raised in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-Wokie Daboh is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Business Marketing and African-American Studies

Born in the United States, Wokie’s mother is from Liberia and her father is from Sierra Leone. Wokie attributes them both for instilling pride in her culture and heritage, and a love for Africa at an early age.

As Media and Communications Officer, Wokie will use her background in media and public relations to lead a media and communication plan that successful generates and promote awareness in FACE Africa, optimizing all media interface opportunities, and aligning integrated marketing communications strategies that support growth targets as well as organizational initiatives, and the national values of Africa and the countries that FACE Africa serves.

Wokie has worked for Target Corporate Headquarters and currently works at Kohl’s Corporate Headquarters in University Relations. Wokie has also worked in public affairs for the Food and Drug Administration as well as for the co-affiliate of CBS-WCCO Channel 4 in Minneapolis.  

Wokie currently serves as a Goodwill Ambassador to The Gambia, and holds the former title of Miss Liberia Minnesota-2004 and Miss Black Minnesota USA-2007.