Universal Peace Ambassador for Panama, Dr. Melida A. Harris Barrow, was born in Panama City, Panama. She is a dynamic Motivational Speaker, Mentor, Life Coach, International Business Consultant, Author, and Entrepreneur.
Dr. Harris Barrow founded the Panama World Trade & Investment Foundation (PWTIF) a nonprofit organization focused on creating links among people, businesses, and nations. She is dedicated to creating business opportunities for the next generation's ground-breaking young entrepreneurs across the globe.
Dr. Harris Barrow is Transforming Economics through Global Platforms bringing together Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean Islands to name a few.
Dr. Harris Barrow launched her "Love, Truth and Peace" global initiative which is aimed to unveil the illusion of psychological conditioning affecting communities across nations. Illustrating the truth of current conditions and bringing reality to light to empower others to make conscious and well-educated decisions have been her inspiration. She created a platform for young global leaders, organizations, businesses, schools, governments and individuals to implement innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges through networking, collaboration, and partnership in efforts to maximize success. Her mission is to inspire, motivate and instill the importance of Leadership and Economic Development.
Dr. Harris Barrow has received numerous awards for her leadership, advocacy and service, including the Presidential Award from the former President of Ethiopia Girma Wolde - Giorgis as a "Human Conservation Solutionist"; An Honorary Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Humanities from United Graduate College and Seminary International; Women Add Value Recognition "Women Leadership" Award; COESL - Dynamic Youths Grenada Business Hub Sustainable Development Through Entrepreneurship Conference Partnership Award and she was recently 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.
