Maame Boakye is president and cofounder of Dine Diaspora, which produces the Black Women in Food initiative. Born in Ghana, West Africa and raised between London and the US, Maame is passionate about building initiatives that connect and amplify the African Diaspora and position industry professionals to capture the greatest opportunities. She oversees business strategy and talent partnerships; helping brands shape initiatives that amplify diverse voices and advance equity and inclusion across the food system.
Maame has more than 12 years of experience specializing in the strategy development and management of initiatives that connect industry leaders and organizations to their key audiences, drive brand awareness, and deliver value through mutually beneficial partnerships. She has worked to advance policy and diverse initiatives supporting women, climate action, and entrepreneurship across North America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East for globally renowned international institutions and brands. She is also a principal at a boutique consulting firm serving clients spanning government, civil society, and private industry.