Samuel Suraphel

Samuel Suraphel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology partnerships, project management, and consultancy. As the Founder of Mansa Colabs, LLC since 2014, Samuel has worked with notable clients such as the American Nurses Association and the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Prior to this, Samuel served as Manager of Technology Partnerships at the International Youth Foundation, where leadership was given to various ICT-based initiatives aimed at improving youth employment in Africa. Other roles include Chief Technical Manager at Abel Contractors Limited, where global supply chain development was spearheaded, and prior consultancy positions that contributed to advancements in clean technology and educational initiatives. Samuel holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech.