Al-Hassan Conteh — CEO
As the Ambassador of Liberia to the United States, I utilize my extensive experience in international relations and diplomacy to strengthen the ties between our nations. I have a proven track record of enhancing Liberia-Nigeria relations through shared foreign policy interests and collaborative efforts. Additionally, I served as the Dean of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of ECOWAS, where I contributed to regional cooperation and peacebuilding initiatives. I am also a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Liberia, supporting the institution's mission to advance education and research in Liberia and globally. Furthermore, I co-chair the International Advisory Board at the Africa Peace Fellows Program, Center for Africa Peace and Conflict Resolution, California State University, where I provide guidance and expertise on peace and conflict resolution issues affecting Africa. My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Regional Science and Demography from the University of Pennsylvania, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of demographic trends, regional development, and their implications for policymaking.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a diplomatic leader with expertise in international relations and higher education.
Experience: 30 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Peacebuilding
Career Highlights
- Strengthened Liberia-Nigeria relations through diplomacy.
- Led reforms at the University of Liberia.
- Co-chaired initiatives on peace and conflict resolution.
Work Experience
Government of Liberia
Ambassador of Liberia to the United States of America (9 mos)
University of Liberia
Acting President (7 mos)
Member of the Board of Trustees (1 yr 11 mos)
Africa Peace Fellows Program, Center for Africa Peace and Conflict Resolution, California State Univ
Co-Chair, International Advisory Board (7 yrs 4 mos)
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
Ambassador (15 yrs 4 mos)
Embassy of Liberia, Abuja
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (15 yrs 4 mos)
University of Liberia
President (4 yrs)
Solomon Asch Center for Study of Ethnopolitical Conflict, University of Pennsylvania
Research Fellow (3 yrs 10 mos)
University of Liberia
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Professor of Demography (4 yrs 6 mos)
United Nations Population Fund
Project Director (2 yrs 3 mos)
United Nations Develpment Program
TOKTEN Expert (3 mos)
International Foundation for Education and Self-Help
Senior Project Officer (7 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree at University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree at University of Pennsylvania
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) at United Nations-Cairo Demographic Center
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of Liberia
Certificate at Clingendael- Netherlands Institute of International Relations
Certificate at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London
