Fatoumata M. Dibba is a highly accomplished financial professional with over 12 years of diverse experience in finance, banking, and real estate. She brings a wealth of expertise in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, strategic business development, and loan structuring. Fatoumata has held key leadership roles at prestigious institutions, including Merrill Lynch, where she managed significant assets and mortgage portfolios, earning recognition as one of the top 50 Under 50 Black/African American Financial Advisors in the U.S. in 2021.
She also served as an Associate in Financial Market Sales at Standard Chartered Bank, contributing to the bank's expansion across West Africa. With a robust background in Asset and Liability Management (ALM), foreign exchange (FX), and liquidity management, Fatoumata has been recognized as one of Africa’s High Potential (HIPO) Leaders and a Diversity and Inclusion Country Champion.
Fatoumata holds an MBA in Project Management from the University of Wales and is ACCA certified. She also holds previous certifications in ACI, SIE, Series 7, 66, and life Insurance. Her comprehensive expertise in financial planning, mortgage origination, and compliance makes her a trusted leader in the industry. Fatoumata is a mortgage loan Originator under her personal brand DREAM BIG LLC, where she oversees ventures in real estate, entrepreneurship, and mortgage services.
Her commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact extends beyond her professional endeavors. Formerly the Vice President and now serving as Public Relations Officer for The Gambian Association of Minnesota, Fatoumata is a passionate advocate for fostering inclusive environments and empowering future leaders.
As Director of Lending at ADC, Fatoumata aims to strategically position the institution to better serve its unique clientele while driving growth and economic empowerment.