BISILA BOKOKO is Spanish by African parents and American by choice. Her studies in International Relations (The City College, New York) and Law (CEU) make Bokoko an advocate for honest international partnerships based on universal values such as peace, ethics, and respect. She is a "Global Ambassador" and a business mentor and is considered one of the ten most influential Spanish women in the U.S. business world. She is the founder and CEO of BBES, a New York-based business development agency that represents, promotes, and markets brands internationally. She was the executive director of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is also the head of the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project, an international non-profit organization that promotes African people's literacy through libraries. She was appointed "Citizen of the World" by the United Nations in 2019.