Momo Bertrand has extensive working experience in the United States, Europe, and Africa. He currently serves as a Young Professional (YP) at the World Bank.
Between 2020 and 2022, Momo worked at the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), a United Nations agency based in Turin, Italy.
Before joining the UN, Momo co-founded One Digital World, a California-based education nonprofit. Momo also worked as marketing director at a communication agency based in Douala, Cameroon.
Momo holds a Master in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego (USD), an MBA from Quantic, and a Bachelor in Management from CUIB Cameroon.
His work has been featured on BBC, The Times of San Diego, Africa.com, la Repubblica, CRTV, Canal 2, and KTV California.
New Book: We Can Choose Hope
We Can Choose Hope is a collection of poetry and prose about justice, equality, and common prosperity from Momo Bertrand. Momo’s poems are a powerful reminder that we are all connected and that we all have a role to play in creating a more just and sustainable world.
Education Keynote
Transforming Education in Africa Through Technology: Momo Bertrand’s keynote address at the eLearning Africa Conference 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Selected publications
- Broadening the Engineering Canon, Murmurations Journal, 2020
- The Trust Prioritization Matrix, St. Gallen Symposium, 2021
- 5 Marketing Tips for 2022, Africa.com, 2021
- 22 Public Speaking Tips for 2022, Ebook, 2021
- The United Nations on Social Media, Ebook, 2021
- How Storytelling Can Accelerate Africa’s Growth, Africa.com, 2022
- How Africa Could Lead the World in Tech, Africa.com, 2020
Selected media mentions
- Momo Bertrand is Changing the Narrative, USD Magazine, 2019
- San Diego’s Future Lies in the Hands of Changemaking Business,Times of San Diego, 2019
- Momo Bertrand Profile, Hansen Institute, 2016
- Hello Cameroon Guest Momo Bertrand, CRTV Cameroon, 2018
- Momo Bertrand Releases New Book , Kinnaka’s Blog, 2020
- Young Cameroonian Launches Boko Haram Peace Novel, Bareta News, 2016
- Momo Bertrand is Transforming Cameroon’s Digital Communication, Betatinz News, 2018
- Momo Bertrand Influencer, Miss P Show, 2021