Edvige Jean-François, DHumLitt, currently serves as a Board Member at Hamilton College and as the Executive Director of the Center for Studies on Africa and its Diaspora (CSAD) at Georgia State University, which aims to enhance global understanding of African and diaspora contributions. Previously, Edvige held key positions at CNN International, serving as a Senior Producer for International Features & Sponsorships and as a Producer for Special Projects, as well as working as a Washington Bureau Producer. Additional experience includes a role as a White House Producer for the Associated Press and as a Strategic Communications Consultant for FedEx. Edvige holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College.