I am honored to have been appointed and sworn in by Governor Brian P. Kemp as a commissioner for the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing to serve people with hearing loss in the state of Georgia. The work of the commission includes:Advocating on behalf of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by working to ensure those persons have equal access to the services, programs, and opportunities available to others and,Advise the governor, general assembly, commissioner of Human Services, and commissioner of Community Health on the development of policies, programs, and services affecting persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and on the use of appropriate federal and state moneys for such purposes.You can learn about my hearing loss journey by visiting https://www.ibdabo.com/hearingloss/ or simply click on the link below.

I oversee all the business systems that enable the work of Global Ministries around the world and drive its cybersecurity program.The reason I love the work I do is because I always think about the end goal: the people whose lives we impact in more than 115 countries. The tens of thousands of children who we reach with live-saving intervention through our Global Health Unit, the people who we support during disaster and recovery both in the US and internationally, and most of all the people who we share God's word and love to through our missionaries. The systems I oversee help make this work happen, whether it’s the financial systems that disburse millions in grants annually or systems that help employees increase their knowledge of cybersecurity issues through training and awareness. I’m blessed to be able to impact lives this way.

I work with a great team (internal and external) to implement and maintain systems (financial, grants, gift processing, donor management / fundraising, web, e-communications, application systems, etc.) that enable the operations of Global Ministries (the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church, its annual conferences, missionary conferences, and local congregations) and its units, which include UMCOR (the global humanitarian aid organization of The United Methodist Church).Global Ministries has personnel, projects, and mission partners in 136 countries. UMCOR provides relief, rehabilitation, and health services in more than 80 countries. The worldwide connection of The United Methodist Church includes approximately 12.8 million members.

With a programmatic scope encompassing the world’s major social and global health challenges, integrated with an international humanitarian aid organization providing relief from hunger and disasters, Global Ministries is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church, its annual conferences, missionary conferences, and local congregations. Global Ministries has personnel, projects, and mission partners in 136 countries. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), a unit of Global Ministries, provides relief, rehabilitation, and health services in more than 80 countries.My role included leading the web team and overseeing all aspects of our web and digital communications systems.

Ib covers exclusive interviews and events. Interviews he's done include with: • Martin O'Malley (Governor of MD)• Kurt Schmoke (Former Mayor of Baltimore, MD)• Ann Veneman (Former US Secretary of Agriculture & UNICEF executive director)• Raymond Kelly (NYC Police Commissioner)• Shirley Nathan-Pulliam (MD State Delegate & Deputy Majority Whip, MD House of Delegates)• Elijah E. Cummings (US Congressman)• Donald M. Payne (US Congressman) — deceased• Sheila Jackson Lee (US Congresswoman) • Donna Edwards (US Congresswoman)• Judy Chu (US Congresswoman)• Robert Menendez (US Senate)• Trent Tucker (NBA Champion)• Mario Barrett (R&B singer, actor & philanthropist)• Chris Tucker (Actor & comedian)• Stephen Baldwin (Actor, director & producer)• Sandra Bernhard (Actress, comedian & musician)• Deborah Cox (R&B singer & actress)• Alek Wek (Model & Designer)• Jane Velez-Mitchell (Host of "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell"​ on HLN)• Rear Admiral Frank Thorp IV (US Navy, retired), USO Senior VP of Marketing & Communications• Kelli Finglass (Director of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders)• Herbert Buchanan, Jr. (CEO, Howard University Hospital)• Martin Luther King III (Human rights advocate & Community activist)• Suzanne de Passe (Co-Chair of de Passe Jones Entertainment)• Gene Baur (President & Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary)• Scott R. Salemme (CEO of the American Red Cross - Chesapeake Region)• Ronald M. Shapiro (Attorney & well-known negotiator; Chairman, Shapiro Negotiations Institute)• Stephen J. Dannhauser (Chairman & President of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP)• Randal Pinkett (Chairman & CEO of BCT Partners)Ib Talk Online raises awareness about humanity's most pressing issues—peace and war, hunger, disease, effective uses of philanthropy, and cooperation and interviews leaders in industry such as presidents/CEOs, celebrities, educators, & humanitarian ambassadors. We cover the work of leading charity organizations in the U.S. More info at www.IbTalkOnline.com

As Board Member I support the mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.HLAA is the leading organization in the US representing consumers with hearing loss.

• Manage and motivate staff on the portal team and build and maintain big data analytics Media Insight Suites for top valued brands and corporations, including some ranked top 10 in Fortune’s Global 500 and Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in the world.• Collaborate with Product Owners and work directly with the COO/SVP Americas to support the strategy for new products, manage the requirements gathering and assist with prioritization of issues in the Product Backlog for our digital systems.• Collaborate closely with our global IT development and design teams and 60+ international project managers and directors.• Assist with testing and implementation of new products in our Media Insight Suites.• Foster communication around PRIME Tools and administer the project management collaboration system---established workflow for the US offices and train project directors and managers on procedures.• Collaborate closely with the COO/SVP Americas on improving communication in our global offices by developing and distributing PRIME’s global monthly IT newsletter.• Work closely with the CEO and Director of Marketing to provide support to the company's website---www.prime-research.com---and manage a Phase II of its redesign, also overseeing the work of the website consultant. From nine international offices and in 64 languages, PRIME Research marries talent with technology to help communicators demonstrate and generate PR value and return-on-investment. The firm integrates, analyzes and evaluates media performance across all channels – social, digital, print and broadcast – to deliver actionable insights and strategic guidance for better communications and business results.

• Mentor refugee youth as part of mission to create a safe environment for them to improve their literacy skills and grow.

• Played a vital role with the administration of the department's website, analyzing metrics, and managing the tour and event reservation system • Assisted with management of the Constituent Relationship Management system — Recruitment PLUS and Saleforce — and developed imports from specialized software and sources, for example, Oracle PeopleSoft, College Board and MGH Marketing web platform• Developed and executed query-based communication flows, reports, and statistical analysis of database • Coordinated technical aspects of email campaigns and communication flows, internal and external software list, installed software updates, and provided general departmental IT support • Participated in the Fit-Gap Analysis for the procurement of the new CRM—Salesforce—and assisted with its implementation Ib worked on a part time basis as a Graduate Assistant at Towson university's Undergraduate Marketing department while pursuing his masters degree in the university's Applied Information Technology program, focusing on a dual certificate program in Information Systems Management and Information Security and Assurance.

• Managed website, newsletter and their content, and led complete web redesign: procurement, planning, development, content migration, implementation and training• Served as member of the Board of Trustees, and, as Financial Secretary, processed all financial givings into church's financial system---Logos Management Software

• Led web team ensuring timely work, quality control, conflict resolution, and coordinated efforts, while managing the web CMSs, authoring system, microsites, enterprise Digital Asset Management System (CELUM), e-newsletter, their content and metrics• Led all web projects, procurement, and coordinated work of website and content developers, designers, consultants, and vendors. Partnered with internal marketing and IT departments on web-related matters • Led stakeholder (CEO and all senior executives) meetings prior to and during the web redesign (for www.UMCmission.org and www.UMCOR.org), sharing vision, strategies, best practices, and aligning the web redesign project with Key Performance Indicators• Rejected GBGM’s proposal of using already acquired enterprise SharePoint tool for web redesign. Pioneered a procurement process and acquired a robust enterprise-level CMS—Elcom—resulting in at least $350K in cost savings • Devised and guided process for web content audit, content development and re-purposing, card sorting, information architecture, usability testing, migration, and spearheaded creation of a content management plan & governance strategy • Initiated critical partnership between vendors working on the Elcom CMS and Convio (new online giving system) projects simultaneously• Led development of GBGM’s blog, and United Methodist Interagency (13 agencies) web development project (www.MinistryWith.org)• Provided training for Webteam & other staff as needed, best practices & emerging internet trends• Presented reports at Cabinet meetings, United Methodist Inter-agency meetings, & Board meetingsGBGM is the global mission agency of The United Methodist Church, its annual conferences, missionary conferences, and local congregations. Global Ministries has personnel, projects, and mission partners in 136 countries. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), a unit of Global Ministries, provides relief, rehabilitation, and health services in 80 countries.

Responsibilities:• Wrote editorials• Covered exclusive interviewsFree Kick is a Canadian magazine run by Canada's first woman inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame—Carrie Serwetnyk.

Responsibilities:• Wrote editorials• Covered exclusive interviewsTHE League was a leading British magazine that published in the UK, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Holland & South Africa. The English language edition went to another 45 countries.

• Developed communications and media relations plan in collaboration with executive director• Started and managed e-newsletter and blog, social media; conducted exclusive interviews and wrote reports • Drafted plan for redesign of organization's website: requirement gathering, analysis and feasibility studies• Photographed board meetings, annual seminars for Residents & Fellows, and annual medical association banquet• Pioneered a "Worksite wellness" initiative partnership between Monumental City Medical Society and Md. Washington Minority Contractors' Association, Inc. Monumental City Medical Society is the first African America physician association in Baltimore.

• Performed requirements gathering, planning, and analysis for a major web redesign for e-commerce website • Led procurement process: RFP, evaluation, selection and implementation of a robust custom-based CMS for new website, saving at least $45K. Managed work of content developers, web design consultant, and migrated content • Established metrics/KPIs and led training sessions for managing new website and its content• Redesigned and managed e-newsletter, developed website and e-newsletter content (including videos & photos)• Recommended and made all technology hardware and software purchases; resolved all computing issues• Monitored daily data back-up and server logs, addressing arising issues• Administered customer relationship management software• Assisted with planning, preparation, and implementation of marketing materials for annual event, including video interviews and presentationsMWMCA is a leading business in Maryland that advocates for minority business inclusion in America.

• Helped spearhead development of organization’s CMS website• Managed content on website, produced video documentaries and managed website • Wrote news reports for website, and for the national Collegiate Entrepreneurs newsletter• Monitored communications planning and execution

Responsibilities include:• Led the Communications Team • Managed Advertising & Promotions Manager, Public Relations Manager, and Members-at-large• Monitored all communications planning and execution• Established networks with internal and external publications and media channels• Conducted communications planning• Monitored detailed communications budget allocated by the president• Created annual and semester communications plan and schedule• Maintained organization's website• Created video documentaries of organization's eventsHonors/Accolades:• Certificate of Appreciation — University of Baltimore Student Events Board• Outstanding Member Award for "outstanding contribution and exemplary leadership to the Student Events Board" - 2008/2009

• Covered special reports, editorials • Interviewed students, staff and employees of the State of MarylandThe UB Post is University of Baltimore's official student newspaper since 1933.

• Helped new students orient to University of Baltimore campus by leading campus tours • Provided weekly academic-related advice/information/updates (via phone, e-mail, and/or in person)• Provided useful materials and kits to help enhance students' learning experience• Addressed questions, issues and/or concerns of students• Participated in departmental planning and brainstorming sessions for successful strategies of engaging new students

• Wrote Strategic Plan for Africa, pioneered development of dedicated Africa infrastructure on the website, managed its content, commissioned features and editorials, exclusive interviews, news, and profiles, and moderated website comments• Led coverage of the 2006 African Nations Cup; did live commentaries during the 2006 FIFA World Cup• Recruited and managed contributors/correspondents around the world; developed rosters and assigned tasks accordingly• Participated in requirements gathering/analysis during every redesign cycle of the company’s multilingual websiteGoal.com is one of the world's largest multi-ligual, global Internet soccer media companies providing the most in-depth branded worldwide Coverage of tournaments, championships and World Cups from Europe to Latin America. According to the company, a Google Analytics report revealed the website attracted 23 million unique users in May 2011.

• Covered special football reports, editorials, and exclusive interviews.• Member of The Gambia Press Union (GPU)• Member of The Gambia Sport Journalists Association (GSJA)

• Covered breaking news, exclusive interviews, player/coach/country profiles, & editorials • Directed and almost single handedly covered the African Nations Cup in 2002• Developed strategies for the implementation of a dedicated African infrastructure on the website• Collaborated with SoccerAge.com France to develop marketing strategies for the 2006 World CupSoccerAge.com, a leading international multi-lingual website, later became what is today Goal.com