MEET THE LEADERS

Tracey Ndenecho

(Acting Interim President)
Tracey is a direct descendant of the Mundum and Beba villages in Bamenda, Cameroon. She is a proud First Generation Cameroonian member and was born and raised in the Washington D.C Metropolitan area. Her parents ventured to the US in the late 70’s and were among the first to establish a Cameroonian support system in DC. Following the legacy of her parents, creating spaces for descendants of the diaspora has always been a passion for Tracey. Tracey prides herself for being a founding member of Towson University’s African Diaspora Club, which provided a platform for all African Students to support each other as they navigated through their daily lives at Towson University. This is when she first learned about the dichotomy between American born Africans and African born Africans. She is eager to further explore these ideas, their impacts on our dual identities as Cameroonians and Americans, and galvanize Cameroonian Americans across the US as a member of the First Generation Cameroonian Americans Association . Tracey is an Assistant Principal at an elementary school by profession. Amongst her colleagues, she has been given the title “Lit Leader” to describe her expertise in all things literacy best practices in literacy instruction and her enthusiasm about education. She hopes to utilize her educational background to support outreach programming, such as career readiness and parent workshops for the association. When she is not at work,  improving the world one student and teacher at a time, Tracey enjoys learning new skills on youtube, reading young adult fiction and stories about the African Diaspora and spending time with her family and sisterfriends.  Tracey looks forward to engaging more with First Generation Cameroonians as we unite together under one platform to network, support, empower, nurture and socialize with another.

Ashley D. Monie

(Acting Interim Vice President and Acting Recording Secretary)
Ashley  is a proud first-generation Cameroonian-American, born and raised in the DC Metropolitan Area. With ancestry from Oshie, Bali, Bakweri and Mbem , she spent most of her childhood and early adolescence immersed in Cameroonian culture, attending cultural festivals, village meetings and conventions and playing with the other kids at njangis while the parents discussed business. Upon graduating from high school, she went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and later a Master’s of Science in Health Promotion Management. During this time, the once close-knit Cameroonian community that she knew growing up was not as lively. There were no more cultural festivals, fewer njangis and the village conventions were lackluster. It was at this moment that Ashley realized that outside of the food and some of the music, she had lost most of the culture she learned and loved as a child. Thus, inciting her interest and support for the first-generation Cameroonian-American initiative. When she’s not at work as a Special Education Interventionist, she’s either at the gym, taking a barre class, meal-prepping, attending a sorority event or asleep. Combining her years of experience in Special Education and her passion for nutrition education, health and fitness, she hopes to continue working with school communities in underprivileged areas to realize socioeconomic equity, improved health literacy and quality of life. 

Monique Ndenecho 

(Acting Strategic Advisor)

Monique is a direct descendant of the Mundum and Beba villages in Bamenda, Cameroon and was born and raised in the Washington D.C Metropolitan area. Her parents were among the first to establish a Cameroonian support system in DC, which drives her ongoing passion to build community through networking, leadership and sharing culture and experiences. As a Master’s Trained Public Health Advisor, she is able to also use these talents as she manages and evaluates Public Health programs for the US Federal Government. The majority of her spare time is devoted to her growing Hair Extension, Online Retail and Event Planning businesses, yet she still finds time to do the things she loves the most – which include spending time with friends and family, cooking and getting dressed up!

Serge Nanga Tindong

(Acting Social Engagement/Special Events Chair)

Serge also known as Sergery, is a proud First-Generation Cameroonian-American. He was born at Georgetown Hospital in Washington D.C. to Dorothy Nanga (Esaka, Bassa) and Nicholas Tindong (Mbetta, Mbo). Serge grew up in the Montgomery County area, where he attended Rockville HS. He then attended UNC, Greensboro and UMUC where he focused on Business Management. Serge has helped manage several businesses such as restaurants, churches, and contracting companies. Currently, Serge uses his Scrum Master certification now in efforts of excelling Agneus Healthcare Services Inc. in Wheaton, MD. Serge plans on sharing his love for bringing people together both professionally and socially to coincide with our mission for years to come.

Jodelle Nzokou

(Acting Community Service and Global Outreach )

Jodelle is an accomplished disease management nurse for the District of Columbia and a proud member of the Nzokou family. She is the second child of three, with roots originating in Bamendjou and Bandjoun in the West province of Cameroon. Having lived in both Cameroon and the U.S. she understands the importance of giving back and is involved in many philanthropic projects.Jodelle serves as the committee leader for FirstgenCamer community service and global outreach that has a goal to promote humanitarian efforts geared towards people of Cameroonian descent in America, abroad and in Cameroon. She is an avid foodie, enjoys horseback riding, and picnics at the vineyard. Jodelle is overzealous to be a part of the first generation Cameroonian community and is excited to contribute in making its vision a reality.

Mah Foncham 

(Acting Membership Chair)

Mah is a First-Gen Cameroonian American, Born in Washington DC, with roots from Meta and Bafut. Her educational background in Global and Community Health and current position in the Tech industry combine seamlessly to prepare her for future projects to build schools and orphanages in Cameroon. She is passionate about empowering young women through her emphasis on building wealth from the inside out. In her free time she enjoys dancing, reading, and listening to podcast. She is excited about this platform because she understands the life-changing power of unity.

Raynna Nkwanyuo

(Acting Legal Advisor)

Raynna is a proud Montgomery County, Maryland resident and first-generation
Cameroonian (Southwest Region of the Manyu Division). Raynna is the granddaughter of Nfor
(“Great King” or “Chief”) S.A. Arrey of Ossing. Her father migrated to the United States for
further professional development at Johns Hopkins University as an Internist and public health
specialist. Her mother migrated to the United States for further professional development as a
pharmacist. Both of her parents have made a significant impact both in the Cameroonian
community and the community at large as health professionals as well as servant leaders and
mentors to many. Following the lead of her parents, Raynna takes great pride in her culture and
community building as she continues to remain actively involved in the Ossing Development &
Cultural Association both locally and nationally.
Ms. Nkwanyuo obtained her Bachelors in Health Sciences (public health administration) from
Old Dominion University in 2015 and her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland Francis King
Carey School of Law in 2019.
Attorney Nkwanyuo prides herself in serving her community. As one of the first recipients of
scholarships from ScholarCHIPS (Children of Incarcerated Parents), she has given back to the
organization as a Board of Director and mentor to current scholars. In addition, Attorney
Nkwanyuo actively volunteers her time with the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, and the Alliance of Black
Women Attorneys, among many other organizations. Notably, Attorney Nkwanyuo spearheaded
the first official mentorship program as the co-chair of J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association’s
Membership Committee.
Attorney Nkwanyuo started her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jill R.
Cummins for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. Currently, she serves as an associate
attorney at O’Donoghue & O’Donoghue where she provides representation and advises local
and international unions with respect to a wide range of health law and employee benefits
matters including plan administration, plan interpretation, regulatory compliance, and litigation
as it arises. Attorney Nkwanyuo is known for her relationship building skills and has built a
strong rapport with members of the Bar and the community at large. Attorney Nkwanyuo is
committed to the legal profession and serves as a change agent in the community.

Amity-Eileen Ntam 

gent in the community.

Brittany Timse Monie

is proud Cameroonian American. She was born and raised in the Prince George’s County area. She is the 2nd child and Carl and Mercy Monie, with Mbem, Bakweri, Oshie, and Bali roots. Her passion to help propel this organization forward stems from a desire to learn about Cameroonian culture, helping to facilitate the conservation of Cameroonian culture, and uniting other first generation Cameroonians. When Brittany is not actively working towards attaining her medical degree, she is sleeping or catching up on shows and make up tutorials on YouTube or looking for the next country to visit. One of my favorite quotes is by Michelle Obama, when she gave a speech to the 2013-2014 White House Fellows in which she said “When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.” These words resonate with me and clearly underscore my passion for using my experiences to guide those that come after me.

Bummah N. Ndeh

is a proud First-Gen Cameroonian-American with roots from Santa and Batibo in the Northwest . Born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, he grew up very immersed in the Cameroonian community in the Washington metro area. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He began his career in Management Consulting, and his work experience spans across Digital Transformation, Technology Strategy, as well as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy.

Bummah is passionate about fostering inclusion across identities within the Cameroonian community and the broader African diaspora. He is also passionate about the arts, and their capacity for enhancing community engagement. A lot of his free time centers around music, photography, and the arts in general. As an avid traveler, he loves learning about new cultures and capturing the beauty in more intimate experiences. He’s excited about the growth of this platform, and looks forward to supporting the needs of First Generation Cameroonians.

Eric Chi Fonong Igwacho Jr, known to close family as “Dada” but rebranding that childhood nickname to “JR”. Eric is a proud son to Eric and Priscilla Igwacho and also a proud brother to Erin Igwacho, Elpris Igwacho, and the late Queen Erica Manda Bih Igwacho. He was born in Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. Eric grew up in the Prince Georges County area till the age about 11, then moved to Bel Air, MD in Harford County. Eric is an aspiring Entrepreneur and businessman. He currently works for his family’s business in Bel Air, MD while working to set up an online Medical Supply Company. Eric is a very focused, driven, optimistic, and savvy young gentlemen. Eric works with freelancers online to help improve their businesses also, so anything marketing he is your guy. Eric plans on bringing all his vibrant and radiant ideas to the FirstGen platform to be able to propel the organization to their highest potential. 

Kwedi Ebini

is a proud First Generation Cameroonian-American, raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Her roots are Manyu and Douala from the Southwest Province. She is the last child of Judith Abunaw-Ebini and Christmas Ebini. She attended Hampton University where she received her BS in Kinesiology and later obtained her MS in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. She is currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate at Johns Hopkins University. She is passionate about uplifting and empowering young Black professionals to help them reach their highest potential. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite quote is “She believed she could, so she did.” Kwedi is excited to see this platform expand!

Noella M. Anyangwe is a proud First-Gen Cameroonian-American with roots from Oshie, Santa, and Bali in the Northwestern Province. Her passion for higher education and finding solutions to eradicate healthcare disparities around the world has led her to grow her collections of degrees, which include a Masters of Science in Global Medicine and a Bachelors of Science in Neurobiology and Physiology. She is excited for the vision of this platform because she understands the importance of intergenerational cultural transmission. When she’s not preparing her medical school application, you can find her at bible studies or in the kitchen making her favorite Cameroonian cuisines such as Ndole, Eru or Poulet DG.