Dr. Sandra Nambangi Bume (she/her/hers), is a women’s advocate who has spent several years educating and empowering girls of African descent in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. She is passionate about educating young people and has a deep love for literature. She received her doctorate in Educational Administration and Leadership, K12 from St. Cloud State University. Dr. Sandra also holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the Johanes-Gutenburg University, Mainz, Germany, and a Master of Science in Gender and Women’s Studies from the Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a new addition to BECNO’s leadership team, as well as a faculty member.