Alfred Bass Sesay, Ph.D., MBA

Assistant Professor

Dr. Alfred Bass Sesay, BBA, MBA, Ph.D., is an esteemed adjunct professor, international management consultant, and global thought leader specializing in leadership development, social innovation, and strategic management​. His educational background, spanning a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration in Global Management, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship, provides a strong foundation for his extensive academic and consulting work. His career reflects a commitment to driving transformative leadership and fostering innovation within organizations and communities.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Sesay has taught global business, cross-cultural leadership, and strategic management at universities such as the University of Phoenix, DeVry University, and Bethel University​. Beyond academia, he has impacted over 40 organizations through his leadership consultancy LEAD (Leadership Empowerment and Development Group), focusing particularly on strengthening leadership in immigrant communities​. Additionally, during his tenure at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, he led initiatives to expand college access for underrepresented students through the Get Ready Program​.

Dr. Sesay is also the Founder and CEO of the Foundation for African Social Entrepreneurship (FASE), promoting education, leadership, and sustainable economic development across African communities​. His forthcoming book, Transforming Communities: Leadership in Social Innovation for Sustainable Impact, aims to offer strategic guidance for changemakers, policymakers, and global leaders​. As a dynamic speaker, mentor, and consultant, he continues to help organizations rethink leadership approaches, foster innovation, and implement strategies for sustainable growth.