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Kafuti Talahumbu, MBA, currently serves as the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships and Alliances at The George Washington University, where responsibilities include fostering partnerships with the private sector and coordinating innovative programs across the university’s extensive network. Previous roles include Senior Principal Technology Consultant, focusing on technology investment and establishing the 5G Innovation Hub, and leading strategic partnerships at Verizon Business. At IBM, Kafuti held several positions, including Channel Partner Lead, developing strategies for growth and managing relationships with distributors, and Watson Education Partner Channel Lead, tailoring solutions for educational institutions. Kafuti's early career included statistical research at the Investment Company Institute and a global research internship at Merrill Lynch. Academic credentials include an MBA in International Business & Finance from The George Washington University School of Business and a BA in Economics & Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland.