Biography

Fatou Sow is a creative writer, professional speaker, and communications professional with years of experience in communications, consulting, and public relations. Her background in strategic, legal, and management communications from Howard University propelled her to continue her education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Italy. There, she received her master’s in international relations with a focus on International Economics and African Studies. 

She seeks to leave a global impact on her academic and professional career, and one of her main goals is to bridge the gap between Black diasporans through social and economic dimensions such as professional development, mentorship, and travel. Her work has spanned industries, including international relations, higher education, fashion, beauty, the creative arts, non-profit, defense, blockchain technology, fintech, and business. With a passion for youth development and education, Fatou works steadfastly with high school and college students toward achieving their educational and professional goals. She has helped over 15 students get accepted into and receive scholarships from four-year institutions via consultation on college preparedness, advising, and the admissions process. 

Fatou is an Adjunct Professor at Howard University in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications Annenberg Honors Program (AHP). At Howard, she instructs sophomore and junior honors students on communication research topics such as social identity, media, economics, technology, race, gender, and the African diaspora, among others.