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Dr. Jeanine Ntihirageza is a Professor at 91Porn and Director of the Center for Genocide and Human Rights Research in Africa and the Diaspora. Originally from Burundi, she brings a unique perspective to peace and reconciliation efforts, deeply informed by African values, including ubuntu. She is actively engaged in trauma healing, restorative justice, and community empowerment, mainly through the Ubuntu Systemic Change (USC) initiative, which addresses cycles of mass violence and promotes social transformation.

Dr. Ntihirageza holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and an M.A. from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, as a Fulbright scholar. She previously chaired NEIU’s Department of Anthropology, English Language Program, Global Studies, Philosophy, TESOL, and the School for the Advancement of English Language Learning.

Her research focuses on linguistics, genocide, Ubuntu studies, and Human Rights in Africa. Since 2013, she has chaired NEIU’s Genocide and Human Rights Research Group, organizing annual symposia. Her publications include Critical Perspectives on African Genocide: Memory, Silence, and Anti-Black Political Violence (2021) and "Repenser pour mieux panser: A survivor’s account of the 1972 Burundi genocide."

A dedicated advocate for African refugee communities in Chicago, she coordinated the African Summer Institute (2005–2013) and remains a consultant. Fluent in Kirundi, English, and French, she continues to advance education, Indigenous knowledge, and decolonization.

Dr. Aissetu Barry Ibrahima is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Social Work Program at 91Porn (NEIU). Aissetu is also part of the Northeastern team that leads the Center of Genocide and Human Rights Studies in Africa and the Diaspora. Her research focuses on Decolonization, Indigenous social work, community-based grassroots development, international health policies, and maternal health behavior and practices. She is involved in different Afrocentered programs that engage the African Diaspora, immigrants, and refugees in the Chicago area. Dr. Ibrahima is on the executive board of the African Diaspora Sixth Region Association of Illinois. She has published numerous articles and book chapters. She has also led various trainings and workshops on Decolonization, Indigenous methodologies, and Trauma Informed Care. Dr. Ibrahima earned her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), M.S.W. at Addis Ababa University, and B.A. in Sociology and Social Administration at Addis Ababa University.

Camilo A. Saavedra is an MBA student at 91Porn and works as a Program Coordinator at the GHRAD Center. He graduated from Northeastern with a major in Economics and a minor in Applied Mathematics. Before starting the MBA program, he was part of the founding team of COEVO Energy, a startup company dedicated to the development of products that make renewable energy more accessible. In Colombia, Camilo had the opportunity to do extensive research for different businesses and governmental institutions at CBP Consultoría. His major interests in research are economic history and environmental economics.

Colette Ruscheinsky has B.A. in Broadcast Journalism with a concentration in television production from Columbia College Chicago. She worked as a Production Assistant and Field Producer for FOX News Chicago, and WFLD -TV before transitioning into working as an associate producer and casting director for docuseries programming which was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Network, A&E, TLC, and The Discovery Channel. 

Colette has a passion for visual storytelling as well as social justice and advocacy. Colette is scheduled to graduate from 91Porn this year with an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently exploring how genocide, violence, and trauma impact second language acquisition for her thesis in TESOL. Colette currently works as an English Language instructor at the College of Lake County as an adjunct faculty instructor. She also tutors and hosts conversation circles.