I am a Co-founder of Points, a business enterprise in The Gambia that is modernizing the Senegambian Bechek System. Bechek was known as a system that allows individuals or communities to take from a vendor on credit and pay in installments until the amount for the product or service is completed.
At Points, we are modernizing Bechek through Microfinance Partnerships that allow our users to deposit at any of their branches nationwide—anytime and wherever amount—until their deposits grow, and then they contact us for redemption of materials or services across the country through our partnered vendors.
I am also currently the Chief Operating Officer of Help Desk Gambia, a social enterprise that empowers people and communities and connects them to opportunities through tailored programs for greater access and impact.
Moreover, I have taught Literature in English language for almost half a decade at one of our renowned junior schools, Kotu Junior.
I am a mostly a reader, and an inquisitive learner.More...
Lydia Bowser
Senior Director, People & Culture@Wave Financial Inc.
Verified
I’m a strategic HR leader with deep experience in organizational transformation, HR operations, and employee relations. I’m known for bringing clarity to complexity, balancing diligence with compassion, and helping leaders navigate change in a way that builds trust, alignment, and business results.
Translating complexity into clarity – From job architecture and compensation design to restructures and compliance, I take tangled organizational issues and turn them into clear, thoughtful solutions with business impact.
Strategic HR thinking – I understand how HR connects to business results. Organizational design, headcount planning, performance systems, and incentive structures aren’t just administrative; they’re levers for organizational effectiveness.
Leadership coaching & communication – I coach leaders at all levels to help them navigate change, deliver tough feedback, and lead with clarity and compassion. I'm also experienced at crafting nuanced and psychologically safe messages, whether it's a company-wide announcement or a delicate 1:1.
Policy with compassion – Whether it’s pay transparency, separations, or guiding managers through change, I bring compliance, fairness, and care into every conversation.
Culture-building through systems – I don’t just talk about values, we embed them through programs, recognition, performance frameworks, and leadership development.More...