My passion is in providing healthy dignifying sustainable communities for the world's vulnerable populations.
KALOUM BANKHI NGO, Conakry, GN, Founder / Team Lead
Kaloum Bankhi builds for the underserved to advance social good using affordable, sustainable, and vibrant architecture. I lead a team of 30 volunteers, manage activities, participate in the architectural design process, and promote collaboration.
BDE Architecture Inc, San Francisco, CA, US, Architectural Designer
I drafted architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details and referenced building code implications. I communicated with other BDE team members and consultants in effort to collaborate on said projects and achieve desired outcomes.
MINISTRY IN CHARGE OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, Conakry, GN, Project Coordinator
The department's mission is to design, develop and implement the Government's investment policy and public-private partnerships.
I analyzed master plans and led the design of a water-centric urban development project for Conakry. I worked directly with the Minister to locate the necessary resources and stakeholders to implement the project.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, Berkeley, CA, US, Resident Assistant and Senior Front Desk Assistant
Customer Service, Safety/Security, Peer Advising, Policy Enforcement, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Mediation, Community Development Activities, and Administrative Procedures.
Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA, US, Tutor
French and Mathematics tutor in the student learning center.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London, GB, Masters, Local Economic Development
Dissertation: Youth Entrepreneurship Programme as a facilitator of employment creation in Guinea.
Core Modules: The Economics of Urbanisation; Economics of Local and Regional Development; Regional Development and Policy; Local Capacity and Economic Development Policy; Real Estate Finance; Urban Africa.
Association: Programme for African Leadership
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture
B.A. Architecture and Minor in Environmental Design and Urbanism in Developing Countries
Big Ideas, 1st Place
Big Ideas is an annual contest aimed at providing funding, support, and encouragement to interdisciplinary teams of students who have “big ideas.”
Sather Gate Young Volunteer Award, Award
Honors the people who give generously of their time and expertise to serve the Berkeley community.
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize, Award
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that heighten awareness of issues of social consciousness and contribute to the public good.
Alpha Rho Chi Medal, Award
Judged by the faculty of each school, the medal is presented to the graduating senior who has shown an ability for leadership, performed willing service for his or her school or department, and gives promise of real professional merit through his or her attitude and personality.
