Global Power Broker| CEO| Philanthropist
When Global brands want access to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, they call Dr. Pamela Sitienei. She has raised over 300 million dollars in project investments and her project investments now have over a billion-dollar valuation.
As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ONAPS Advisory LLC and Chief Vision Officer, Sitienei brings more than 17+ Years’ experience of multi-faceted experience in government relations, foreign relations, fund mobilization, international trade, financial services, energy, commodity trading and negotiations. Culturally astute and discerning in her approach, Pamela has an extraordinary track record for structuring complex deals around the globe with major
corporations, governments and high-ranking officials. Her ability to nimbly operate in various business capacities has persuasively broadened her reach across continents and industries. Multilingual, Sitienei has easily afforded herself a seat at the global roundtable.
An entrepreneur at heart, Sitienei envisions her firm’s role as the most influential, effective and independent organization serving as the voice of Project development in Africa and beyond. In her capacity as Founder and CEO, she leads the operations of the organization from, site development, feasibility, fund mobilization, team creation, contract negotiations, merging & acquisitions in the areas of Energy, Defence, Pharmaceutical Distribution, Real Estate Development, Mining, Information Technology, and Financial structure with top lenders in the world.
During her tenure as the Government Relations/Federal Affairs Specialist, at the American Gas Association (AGA) on Capitol Hill, she gained exposure to policy issues in natural gas and actively liaised with the federal government, to include the executive and legislative branches of former President George Bush, President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. Her
portfolio was State affairs and Federal with emphasis on Renewables, Pipeline Safety, Cybersecurity, Budget under Appropriations, Energy & Natural Resources, Energy & commerce and financial committees.
Additionally, she developed an impressive wheelhouse of expertise in areas such as Federal Election Committee laws and regulations, PACs, election cycles, legislative processes, political contributions and disbursements, lobbying disclosure and reporting. Outside of her traditional duties at the AGA, Pamela managed the legislative outreach congregation, including legislative forums and supported the Vice President in fundraising. She was also responsible for the preparation, forecasting, monitoring and tracking of the department’s budget. She also played a key role on Energize Africa Act, and was appointed a technical advisor at USAID for the Power Africa Initiative.
Prior to joining AGA, Pamela spent four years at Zurich North America/Zurich Financial Services. She supported the Vice President’s efforts to lobby, build coalitions and sustain relationships with different multi-lateral institutions including, International Finance Corporation, OPIC, World Bank – MIGA and International Monetary Fund. As the manager of the Government & Industry Affairs, she developed business relations with emerging markets; defined project scope, goals and deliverables, which supported the company’s business goals in collaboration with senior management & stakeholders. She interpreted and ensured consistent application of organizational policies; negotiated contracts, maintained financial records and managed the department budget of over $20million.
Pamela received her Undergraduate from University of Central Oklahoma in Journalism and Public Relations. She received, The Prince of Wales Business and Sustainability Leadership Certification from University of Cambridge, London, United Kingdom. She received her honorary doctorate in Divinity from My Life Bible College in Maryland, USA. She is also certified lobbyist by the United States Government Relations Professionals.
On unlocking Africa, one of the last places in the world to experience double-digit growth, Pamela serves as a guide to help companies learn where and how to invest in and unlock opportunities.
Dr. Sitienei serves as a strategic advisor to several governments, High net worth personalities, energy companies and investors throughout Africa, specifically, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Angola, Republic of Congo, Guinea Conakry, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya. She currently serves on the board of Women Global Leadership Institute and AGTIS, Dubai, UAE.
