Nancy Asiko Onyango

Biography

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Dr Nancy Asiko Onyango is a Kenyan Accountant, Businesswoman & Corporate Executive. She was the Director of Internal Audit at the International Monetary Fund. Additionally, she is an independent member of Fair trade America & Global Give back Circle. [[1]]

Quotes

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  • "I’ve been working at the IMF for only three years while my career spans over three decades, so the novelty of employment in international development is still fresh. Prior to joining IMF, I worked in private sector professional services firms.
  • "I always believed I could live anywhere and adjust., and indeed I had done so successfully before. I still believe that, but I must admit that I have found the US to be a country of extremes in more ways than I had anticipated. Like me, many around the world recently witnessed multiple incidences around racism and police brutality., especially towards persons of African descent."
  • “... I have never felt so Black in my life”
  • “It is such an honour to be an African in such a senior position”
  • “Invest in family and career at different points in time.”
  • "I dedicate this article to my 3 sons whom I am immensely proud of, who benefitted and suffered in equal measure as I pursued my personal goals."