Mohamed Thiam is originally from Senegal (in West Africa) and is a New York resident in the city of Syracuse. He graduated from Syracuse University with a master of arts in Pan-African studies. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in African, British, and American literature and civilizations from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal. His areas of focus include Pan-African studies, global migration policies, international relations, international politics and economics, and the political economy of developing countries.

Mohamed is a dedicated and passionate CNY community advocate and organizer—and a former ONA job coach at Interfaith Works of Central New York. In these roles, he actively works to revitalize workforce development in the state of New York by fostering strong partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, corporate businesses, local leaders, and other stakeholders. His mission is to advocate for equal opportunities and promote economic empowerment and social inclusion for immigrants, New Americans, asylees, and all underrepresented communities across our region.