Yovela Debesay

Communications and international development professional based in Washington, DC, with experience spanning strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and federal business development. Currently a Communications Manager at The Sadie Collective and an Executive Committee Advisory Member with Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA). Previously served as a UN ECOSOC Youth Delegate and a World Bank Group Youth Summit Delegate, contributing to youth-focused global policy conversations. Background includes progressive business development roles at The Cadmus Group supporting federal contracting, research, and forecasting. Holds an M.A. in International Development from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of South Florida.