​About Us

The Zambakari Advisory provides sustainable solutions to complex problems facing societies around the world in the areas of peace, security and economic development through in-depth research.

The Advisory collects and analyzes data and strategic intelligence to equip industry senior leadership with tools and insights that can help them operate in increasingly complex environments.

By leveraging the knowledge and talents of local and international subject matter experts, The Advisory delivers incisive, invigorating and tailored solutions that address the specific needs of our clients.

​Vision

To become the leading provider of advisory services, strategic intelligence, capacity-building, technical and thematic support with transitional processes, and political and economic analyses in North America, Africa and in the Middle East through knowledge -and evidence-based research.

Mission

​To provide cutting-edge consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Meet Our Team

Consultants

Dr. Christopher Zambakari
​BS, MBA, MIS, LP.D.,
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Richard “Rico” Rivera, MS,
Statistician & Consultant

Dr. Rose Jaji, Ph.D.​,
Senior Lecturer,
​Department of Sociology

Dr. Richard Lobban, Jr., ​Ph.D.,
Professor Emeritus Of
Anthropology & African Studies

Steve Des Georges
​Editor-At-Large

Dr. Tesfaye Tafesse, Ph.D.,
Professor Of Political
​Geography & Area Studies

Dr. Brooke A. McNierney, LP.D.,
Strategic Intelligence & Analysis

Malika Bouziane, Ph.D. Candidate,
​Research Associate &
​Senior Project Manager

Flora D. Zambakari,
​BAA, MBA
Risk Professional

Hamz A. Innajih, MSC,
Local Governance Advisor

Jin Zhou Zhang, MAS-GIS,
Geographic Information Science

Tammy Michele Washington,
​Legal Consultant

Mark Hallim, Ph.D. Candidate,
Senior Consultant &
​Financial Analyst

Abdul R. A. Jabbar,
Logistics & Operations
​Management

Robert A. Sanders, LP.D.,
Captain, Judge Advocate
General's Corps, U.S. Navy

Shaohao Huang, BS, MS,
Data Analyst

Abdullahi B. Halakhe,
Security & Policy Analyst

Dr. Patience Kambaba, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology

Muhammad L. Dan Suleiman,
Security & Political Risk Analyst

Gerald Bareebe,
Military & State Formation Analyst

Interns

Dawn Alexander,
Data Analyst Research Aide

Kyle Anderson, M.S. Psychology,
Data Analyst Research Aide

Jinui Thomas,
Content Production Intern

Jordan J. Regino,
​Business Development Intern

Folahan Ibiyemi,
Marketing Intern

Tanner Allmon,
Data Analyst Research Aide

Xitlaly Rivera,
Policy Intern

Research Fellows

Hasrah Thomas-Hernandez, BA, LL.M.,
​Research Fellow

Tarnjeet K. Kang, Ph.D.,
Research Fellow

Agaba Lucy B. Bagura, MS,
Research Fellow