President – Isabella Effon
Owner of Taste of West Africa (currently undergoing renovations) and Keji Services, Inc. both located on Person Street. Isabella is the President of Downtown Alliance, and the Founder of local non-profit, Culture & Heritage Alliance. Isabella studied nursing at Fayetteville State University, graduating with a BSN in 2008 and more recently received her Doctorate Degree. Influenced by her success in building a local health-centric catering platform, she opened Taste of West Africa restaurant in 2012, and quickly grew it into one of Fayetteville’s most popular eateries. She is involved with several charitable organizations and partners with nonprofits and other businesses to implement programs in sustainable building, quality healthcare, youth development, peace building, education and agriculture.