Hermence Matsotsa is the founder and CEO of uBuntuSpeaks, a global leadership and cultural intelligence firm specializing in cross-cultural engagement, community systems, and institutional resilience. Born in the Central African nation of Gabon and fully bilingual in French and English, she brings a transnational perspective shaped by lived experience and extensive professional work across continents.

As a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, Hermence partnered with local leaders on community development initiatives as well as projects in neighboring Ghana and Benin. Living and working in West Africa provided her with direct insight into the region’s social structures, market networks, spiritual traditions, and the cultural norms that shape everyday life.

A Fulbright scholar and researcher in St. Lucia and France, Hermence has more than 20 years of experience in global health and international development across West and East Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Her work has focused on strengthening public health systems, supporting multinational institutions, and advancing cross-cultural collaboration in complex social environments.