Originally from Ghana, Nicole Amarteifio has developed communication strategies for the Government of Ghana as well as for the United States African Development Foundation. Nicole began her career at The Whitaker Group, organizing events for African governments and planning African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forums. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in African Studies from Brandeis University and a Master of Professional Studies in Corporate Communications/Public Relations from Georgetown University. At the latter institution, she assisted various non-profit organizations with their advancement into the social media arena.