Abou Fofana

While my official role is as a Utility Aide, I concurrently served as an Assistant for the Youth Group during my employment period. My responsibilities encompassed being present in classrooms and supporting group leaders as necessary, creating activities for children during recess, and ensuring constant accessibility. Additionally, I fulfilled my role as a Utility Aide by managing storage rooms (even converting one into a store), maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the safety of all areas.

• Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Youth of the Year




With unwavering determination and effort, I earned the prestige of being titled the inaugural Youth of the Year for Pinkerton Clubhouse at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year event, 2022.




• Columbia University Youth in STEM Initiative




2022/23 Participant in Columbia Youth STEM Imitative launched by Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, with support from corporate partners and community organizations, the Columbia Youth in STEM initiative addresses the persistent gender and diversification gap across science, technology, engineering, and math fields. It prepares students from underrepresented populations to enter college and the workplace with increased confidence and capabilities.




• Columbia University Social Enterprise Lab Winner




My team and I emerged as the champions with our business program, "Baby Steps," claiming the first place position. As a token of our accomplishment, each member of the first-place team was awarded a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Laptop, complemented by a prestigious certification signifying our successful completion of this pre-college program.

• STEM Educational Institute Certificate · July 2022

• Columbia University Pre College Programs Certificate - July 2023