Faridah was born and raised in Uganda. She graduated from the African Leadership Academy in 2013 and earned her undergraduate degree in Business Management as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Agnes Scott College. Faridah joins ALA as a Program Manager for Agribusiness in the Programs Department. Prior to joining ALA, she worked with Rootical Business Builder as a Talent Manager, where she supported entrepreneurs in building food companies. She also gained valuable experience through her work with various non-profit and entrepreneurial organizations, including co-founding a fruit processing company. In her free time, Faridah enjoys distance running, spending time in nature, and being with her family and friends.