• Diplomacy & international representation on behalf of Liberia
• Bilateral & multilateral negotiations and intergovernmental affairs
• City diplomacy & municipal international relations – Global Parliament of Mayors and beyond
• Italian cultural, political & regional fluency, including lived and professional experience across Italy
• Education policy, curriculum & instruction, and intergenerational literacy
• Nonprofit governance, board leadership, and strategic institutional development
• Multilingual cross-cultural communication and international partnership building

• Provides executive-level oversight of a multifaceted real estate enterprise with residential, commercial, and investment portfolios across multiple U.S. markets.
• Leads strategic planning, market expansion, and long-term business development to strengthen the company’s national footprint.
• Manages high-value real estate negotiations and investment acquisitions, and builds partnerships with lenders, developers, and regulatory entities.

• Coordinated international relations between the City of Monrovia and global city networks, strengthening Liberia’s municipal visibility.
• Represented Monrovia at summits in Europe and Africa, advocating for climate resilience, migration, urban governance, and economic development.
• Supported international policy briefs and city diplomacy strategies advancing Liberia’s municipal agenda.

• Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in education and supported global education research and publications.
• Guided student research, capstones, and field-based assignments in multicultural learning environments.

• Led curriculum development and global virtual learning programs serving students across continents.
• Designed innovative, family-centered educational models and led multicultural teacher training initiatives.

• Leads the strategic vision and international expansion of a U.S.-based nonprofit transforming education in Liberia and underserved communities globally.
• Oversees international partnerships, donor engagement, and global outreach for large-scale education and community empowerment programs.

• Provides strategic board governance and technical assistance on program evaluation and teacher preparedness.
• Represents the organization at conferences and high-level forums to advocate for educational equity and youth empowerment.

• Helped conceptualize and establish a new university, providing leadership on governance, academic design, and community engagement.
• Supports curriculum frameworks, teacher preparation, and infrastructure-planning for institutional growth.

Dr. Forte’s upbringing and education in Italy underpin her deep knowledge of Italian society, regional dynamics, and political and diplomatic systems. She leverages this experience to:

• Facilitate cooperation between Liberian institutions and Italian governmental, academic, and community partners.
• Support cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges between Italian and African stakeholders.
• Navigate Italian institutional frameworks, regional dynamics, and diplomatic protocols with fluency.

Selected International Presentations

Community & Diaspora Engagements

Dr. Forte frequently speaks on topics including intergenerational literacy, women’s leadership, youth empowerment, city diplomacy, and Liberia’s role in global policy dialogues.