We asked Clinton White a few questions to get to know him better.

What drew you to FAPAC?

Throughout my career in public service, including my years at USAID, I have seen how much stronger institutions become when they bring diverse voices to the table and invest in the people who carry out their mission. FAPAC’s commitment to advocacy, leadership development, and community reflects values I have carried into every chapter of my work, and I wanted to contribute to that mission in a more hands-on way.

What other work are you involved in outside of FAPAC?

I run Counselor Global Solutions (CGS), a Maryland-based consulting firm that provides government affairs facilitation, trade mission hosting, and advisory support for small and mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. I also work with the US Africa Trade Desk, which facilitates trade, investment, and market linkages between the United States and African markets. I also have a foundation called Counselor Global Fund.  On the creative side, I like to write poetry and do Karaoke.

What are you looking forward to the most as a board member?

Connecting people with opportunity is at the heart of everything I do, so I am most looking forward to helping FAPAC build new partnerships, expand its reach, and create meaningful opportunities for members to grow as leaders. I am also excited to learn from my fellow board members and the broader FAPAC community. Most importantly, be a mentor to the youth in FAPAC.