PROFILE

Dr. Melida Harris Barrow is a formidable leader committed to empowering the youth and women of our generation. From a young age, she has been deeply drawn to a spiritual calling to uplift those who have been silenced, providing the encouragement and leadership they desperately need to pursue a better life.

Dr. Barrow is on an inspiring mission to break free from the limiting beliefs that have held us back for too long! It’s an exciting moment to awaken our creativity and seek knowledge! We’ve outgrown the days of simply following the crowd; it’s time to question and innovate! Let’s embrace our full potential and confidently shape a brighter future together. Now is our chance to shine!

Dr. Harris Barrow’s mission is not just about personal and collective advancement; it is a powerful declaration of cultural pride and resilience, establishing a strong foundation for a more equitable and promising future.

Dr. Melida Harris Barrow
Founder and CEO
6th Region Global Chamber of Commerce
melidaharrisbarrow14@gmail.com

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Ancestral Royal Diaspora Queen Amb. Dr. Melida Harris Barrow received the prestigious AD King Foundation Award- Young Professional Boot Camp, December 7th, 2024, specifically the “Global Champion Of Youth Entrepreneurship Award” bestowed by Dr. Babs, President of AD King Foundation and Stephen Oguntoyinbo International Youth Program Director.

About AD King Foundation
The AD King Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth. Named in honor of the late Rev. A.D. King, a civil rights leader and brother to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the foundation, focuses on leadership development, educational initiatives, and community engagement to inspire positive transformation across local and global communities.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Ancestral Royal Diaspora Queen Amb. Dr. Melida Harris Barrow received the prestigious AD King Foundation Award- Young Professional Boot Camp, December 7th, 2024, specifically the “Global Champion Of Youth Entrepreneurship Award” bestowed by Dr. Babs, President of AD King Foundation and Stephen Oguntoyinbo International Youth Program Director.

About AD King Foundation
The AD King Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth. Named in honor of the late Rev. A.D. King, a civil rights leader and brother to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the foundation, focuses on leadership development, educational initiatives, and community engagement to inspire positive transformation across local and global communities.
  • Afrique Magazine for Promoting the African Culture and Continuing to Serve and Support people of African Descent.
  • Chicago Carifette Committee Award for Leadership – Contribution in Promoting Caribbean Culture.
  • Change Nations Great Leader Award.
  • Women Add Value Recognition “Women Leadership” Award.
  • Distinguished Leadership Recognition Official Medallion Winner.
  • Appointed the Golden Rule Goodwill Ambassador.
  • Presidential Award from the former President of Ethiopia GirmaWolde – Giorge.
  • Award as a Human Conservation Solucionist.
  • African Network of Southwest Florida – Keynote Speaker Award.
  • USA Africa Bridge Builder Award.
  • Dynamic Youths Grenada Business Hub Sustainable Development Through.
  • Entrepreneurship Conference Partnership Award.
  • Youth Add Value – Sculpting Excellence and Advancing Leadership Award.
  • National Statesmen Degree (non – academic degree) for the governing body of iChange.
  • Global Humanitarian Award by Love International from Trinidad & Tobago.
  • She was awarded for her valuable contribution to society as a permanent and high representative of the Afro-Descendant Culture in Panama from the organizers of the 5th International African Festival of Panama.
  • The President of Costa Rica, The Honorable, Luis Guillermo Solís presented the Limón roots Award to Dr. Melida A. Harris Barrow for her important philanthropic work and promotion of business development of the Afro-descendant community at an international level.
  • Congressional Award “Woman of the Year Award” by Congressman Danny K. Davis Multi ethnic Advisory Task Force.
  • Keynote speaker at the presentation of the “Pillar of Peace Award” to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Ashantene (King of the Ashanti people). Akuasidae Festival of the year. Accra, Ghana, 2019.
  • Speaker at the annual event “Africa Celebrates”. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 2023, 2024.
  • Speaker at “124 National Black Business Conference”. Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 2024.