Aïchatoun (Chetou) Toure has more than five years of experience in the IT (information technology) solutions development field. Currently, Chetou is founder and chief executive officer of Codesign, a company that develops IT solutions for businesses in Mali and West Africa. She is also general secretary of Musodev, a Malian organization for the promotion of women through technology, and author of three books (Au-delà des tabous, Mali MussoW, and Journal d'une vie brisée) and a series of stories called Chroniques Chetopia. Chetou holds a bachelor's degree in IT Engineering and two certifications from Cisco Academy. She is committed to being a reference in the field of IT solutions in Mali and West Africa by creating successful IT and business solutions adapted to the context of Africa. After completing the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Chetou plans to raise funds to accelerate the development of Codesign and to work on creating student jobs to allow students to earn money to finance their studies.