Melissa Mbile Sánchez

Melisa Mbile Sánchez Nâwara (born c. 1994) is an Equatorial Guinean businesswoman, entrepreneur and corporate executive who is the chief executive officer of La Capacidad, a clothing line that she founded and owns. Her business also mentors young people to acquire a work ethic, develop customer relationship skills and learn prompt service delivery in addition to gaining self-confidence.[1]

Melisa Mbile Sánchez Nâwara
Bornc. 1994 (age 29–30)
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
NationalityEquatorial Guinean
Alma materUndisclosed university
(Bachelor of Arts in Economics)
Occupations
  • Businesswoman
  • corporate executive
  • entrepreneur
Years activesince 2018
Known forProfessional competence
TitleFounder and CEO of La Capacidad

Background and education

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Melissa was born in Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, circa 1994. After attending schools locally, she was admitted to university, graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics at the age of 23. She has ambitions to complete a master's degree in digital marketing.[1]

Career

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Melissa has private sector experience where she has overseen, analyzed and supervised development projects. In 2018, she began to design "Afro-contemporary costumes" that were displayed and marketed with her company's Logo. When describing herself, she says: "I am a fashion designer, dancer, choreographer, singer and actress".[1]

Other considerations

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As of September 2021, 12 young people (referred to as "interns") have transitioned through La Capacidad. The company itself maintains five full-time employees.[1]

Melissa has two other ambitions; one is to turn her company into a fashion house. The other is to build a "School of Arts" in Equatorial Guinea. She is fluent in French, English and Spanish.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Caroline King (13 September 2021). "Youth Profile: Equatorial Guinean entrepreneur Melisa Mbile Sánchez Nâwara". United Nations Africa Renewal Magazine. New York City. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
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