Celebrating Aminata Sy:
Journey of Leadership and Resilience
Discover the inspiring media coverage of Aminata Sy’s remarkable journey. Her story of perseverance and success is featured in numerous articles, showcasing her achievements and contributions.
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Aminata Sy’s inspiring story and perseverance have garnered significant media recognition, highlighting her journey as an award-winning leader and author. Dive into the articles celebrating her journey and be inspired to embark on your own path of resilience and growth
American University
MPP Student’s Atypical Journey to Foreign Service Career
Aminata Sy, SPA/MPP ’21, grew up in Senegal and immigrated to the United States in 2001. As she and her husband were raising three children in Philadelphia, Sy volunteered at their school and rediscovered her own passion for learning.
‘What can be done today?’
Even at Penn, Aminata Sy stands out. The international relations major was in the inaugural class of Perry World House student fellows, researching how to increase women’s political participation in democracies around the world.
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Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds
In this inspiring narrative, Aminata shares how she defied the odds as a high school dropout, wife, and mother, ultimately earning a high school diploma equivalent, an associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree. Her ascent from community college student to American diplomat offers profound lessons on:
