PROFILE
Born in Panama City, Panama, Dr. Melida Harris Barrow is the Universal Peace Ambassador for Panama. She is an author, international bestseller, motivational speaker, life coach and talk show host.
As the CEO and Founder of Love, Truth and Peace Global Initiative, the World Trade Investment Foundation and the Harris Business Enterprise, she has devoted thirty-three years of her life to the social and economic development of people in Africa, Latin America and the United States of America. As a specialist in international economic trade and investment, she has helped nations develop sustainable economic development through youth entrepreneurship programs.
As a partner to many international government bodies, Dr. Harris Barrow has been successful in building long standing relationships in the private and public sectors.
Dr. Harris Barrow is the Founder and CEO of the 6th Region Global Chamber of Commerce 6THRGCC, created in USA on 2020, with the vision of support the growth and development of the Continent, the African Diaspora and the indigenous people worldwide. This organization is a platform that represents the voice of the business community with full commitment, playing a leadership role and uniting Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean and indigenous peoples around the world.
As a partner to many international institutions and organizations, Dr. Barrow has been in building long standing relationships in the private and public sectors.
In this context, she is the creator of the program “Journey of Reconciliation of Mother Africa and her Diaspora”, that includes the Reconciliation Ceremony, business and investment forum, cultural exchange, exhibitions, tours, educational forums, and other activities.
Dr. Harris Barrow is managing and coordinating the “International Trade Mission: Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean”.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
- 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.
- COESI. 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.