Amina Gerba | |
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.jpg) Gerba in 2018 | |
| Canadian Senator from Rigaud | |
| Assumed office July 29, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1961[1] Bafia, Cameroon |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Senate Group |
| Alma mater | University of Quebec at Montreal (MBA) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Awards | National Order of Quebec |
| Website | aminagerba |
Amina Gerba CQ (born March 14, 1961) is a Cameroonian-Canadian businesswoman and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Afrique Expansion, Afrique Expansion Forum, and Afrique Expansion magazine. She also founded the beauty care brands Kariliss and Kariderm–the latter being the world's first shea butter product to earn organic certification. In 2014, she was a recipient of the National Order of Quebec. She is a director for the Canadian Council on Africa, African Business Roundtable, and Fonds Afro-Entrepreneurs, and is the president of the board of directors for Entreprendre Ici. In 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated her to the Canadian Senate, as a Senator for Quebec.[2]
- ^ Gerba, Amina. "Amina Gerba". Facebook. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators". Prime Minister of Canada. July 28, 2021.