Pape Samb is the Founder and Executive Director of Jamarek, a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering underserved communities in Senegal through health, education, and economic opportunities. With over 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Network Specialist, and Certified Electronic Engineer, Pape is also the founder of SBS-Logic (Simple Business Solutions), an MSP IT company providing tailored IT solutions to businesses.

Pape also serves on the Board of the Sun Prairie Media Center and is an active Community TV and Radio Producer, contributing to local media initiatives that foster education and community development.

He is the visionary behind the Xel-Xeeli Academy, a STEAM program dedicated to promoting engineering and technology to BIPOC communities. Xel-Xeeli Academy has clubs in Senegal and Malawi, and, in partnership with Combination to Success, Take Youth Action Mentorship, University of Wisconsin (Biomedical Engineering program and Mortgridge Center), has expanded to schools in Sun Prairie, including Sun Prairie East High School, Prairie View Middle School, and Central Heights Middle School. Through this program, Pape is committed to empowering the next generation of diverse leaders in STEM fields.