Aissata Camara has been appointed as the commissioner of the Mayor's Office of International Affairs in New York City. Her journey began in Guinea, where she experienced female genital mutilation, influencing her passion to empower women. After moving to New York City at 13, she studied at Baruch College and New York University. She founded the There Is No Limit Foundation to assist women in Guinea, leading to international recognition for their cultural designs. Camara aims to enhance the global presence of New York women in her new role.
Camara's personal journey began in the West African nation of Guinea, where as a child she survived female genital mutilation. "It really shaped a lot of my views on the world," Camara reflected. "I became very passionate in making sure that others don't experience that."
At the age of 13, a whole new world opened up for Camara when she and her family moved to New York City. After attending Baruch College and studying public service at New York University, Camara's career path brought her right back to Guinea. With just $18, Camara and her sister launched an organization - the There Is No Limit Foundation - to help empower women and girls around the world.
As commissioner, Camara plans to lead with this vision: "When you walk around the world, whether you're in Nigeria, or you're in London or you are in India, that when someone sees a woman from New York, they know that she belongs to the rest of the world."
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