Dr. Omar Benjamin Abe

Speakers Bio: Dr. Omara Benjamin Abe

No One's World Symposium

 

Dr. Omara Benjamin Abe

Professor Emeritus, Anthropology Department, North Seattle Community College

 

Dr. Abe was born and raised in Gulu, Acoli, Uganda. He immigrated to the U.S. in the 1960’s completed his education and joined the faculty at North Seattle Community College in 1970.

 

Dr. Abe is a founding member and Chairman of the Board of the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle. He is also a member of the Uganda North American Association (UNAA) and is Uganda’s Deputy Honorary Vice Consul for Washington State. Dr. Abe is an active member of the University District Rotary Club of Seattle and has led teams providing humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia and Uganda.