Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah

A passionate advocate for inclusive education and the empowerment of girls, Dr. Jallah has devoted her career to strengthening education as a fundamental pillar of national development. Her commitment to creating opportunities for all students, particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities, has been a driving force behind her rise to leadership. Dr. Jallah believes that empowering girls through education is crucial not only for their individual success but also for the progress of society as a whole, and she has worked tirelessly to advance this cause throughout her career.

Before assuming her ministerial position, Dr. Jallah held senior academic and administrative roles in the United States. As Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Division of Student Success, and adjunct faculty at Delaware State University, she played a key role in fostering student achievement and academic excellence. Her journey in education began as a coordinator and counselor for the federal TRiO Program–Talent Search at the Community College of Rhode Island, where she supported the educational aspirations of disadvantaged students. She later joined the University of Rhode Island, where she served in academic affairs, as well as an adjunct faculty member, and was appointed to the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, leading initiatives to advance gender equity campus-wide.

Dr. Jallah’s nearly 24-year career in education, public service, and policy development has made her a true champion of education. She previously served as Deputy Director General for Training and Manpower Development at the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA), where she was instrumental in building national capacity through education and training. As Country Coordinator for the Anglophone West African Regional Public Sector Management