Latifa Boubacar Saley is a Nigerien professional holding a Master’s degree in Project and Program Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Administration. She is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. Since 2019, she has been actively engaged in gender equality, youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and sustainable development through national and international organizations, including UNDP, UNFPA, ADRA, and WANEP. She has coordinated youth and women peace initiatives, supported displaced populations, and advocated for education and gender justice. In 2022, she founded Maalala NGO, working to promote education, women and youth empowerment, and environmental protection in Niger.