Kadidia Kone, ARNP:  Kadidia is a resident of Renton, WA, USA.   She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Mediccine. She received a degree in Midwifery from the Secondary School of Health in  Paris, France. Worked as Midwife in Mali for over 7 years where she developped a lot of OBs, women children care experiences

She has over 10 years of clinical clinical experience ranging from rural to urban settings.  . She is fluent in  Bambara, Mandingo, French, English and has worked as an Interpreter-translator in Seattle and the surrounding metro area.

Originally from Mali, Kadidia is highly motivated and is determined to help the children of West Africa.  She, along with her sister, Mafoune, initiated the Fund Raising Program called WEST AFRICA FOUNDATION.  She mother of twins, a boy and a girl.

Russell "Russ" Merchant:  Russ is Service and Building Remodeling Technician residing in Renton, WA.  A military veteran who served overseas where he developed a strong interest  in humanitarian projects. 

Originally from Port Townsend, WA Russ likes to travel to West Africa, is open minded and loves children.  He is married with 2 children.

He previously coached a middle school student's basket ball team in Port Townsend and would love to help to help the less fortunate children. He is committed to the success of the West Africa Foundation.

Mafoune Coulibaly:  Mafoune resides in Bamako, Mali  West Africa and is the project manager for PNIR Project Mangement, a Canadian-based non-governental organization (NGO) involved in civil engineering projects.  She has earned a  Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Paris. 

 She is integral to the success of PNIR's business practices and is responsible for making sure that the appropriate requirements, budgets and schedules are developed for their firms’ projects.

She has extensive experience in the evaluation and development of international development projects.  She is married and has four children, all boys. 

MARINA RUIZ: Medical Assistant, Bellevue WA. Marina works at a Pediatric clinic for years, where she has been helping Doctors's offices to treat babies, infants and children. She loves and care for children of all countries.

Marina speaks Spanish and English. She teached small kids school in the past, she likes being around children. Marina volunteers to help the WAF found raising program because of its good cause, Marina also believes that Less fortunate children deserv hope, good health and better education.