The Assistant Secretary General supports the Secretary General in administrative functions and acts on their behalf when necessary. The role helps ensure smooth communication, documentation, and organizational coordination.

Professional Profile of Assistant Secretary General – Gloria Nyaleima Juliana Cole (Mrs. Jalloh)
Residence: Athens, Greece

Gloria Nyaleima Juliana Cole (Mrs. Jalloh) is a proud Sierra Leonean, community advocate, and long‑standing champion of immigrant integration and cultural preservation in Greece. Residing in Athens, she has spent decades supporting vulnerable communities, promoting Sierra Leonean heritage, and strengthening multicultural understanding across Greek society.

Gloria began her education at Aberdeen Municipal Primary School, continued at Government Model Secondary School and Holy Rosary Secondary School (HRSS) Kenema, and later pursued professional training in shorthand typing at Amelia’s Commercial Institute, where she qualified as a stenographer. She went on to work as a secretary in a law firm before joining the accounting departments of PCMH and Connaught Hospital, where she managed wages and provided administrative support to nurses and hospital staff.

After marrying her late husband, Mr. Ahmed Chernoh Jalloh, Gloria moved to Greece as a student. She completed Greek language studies and later pursued nursing training in Ioannina, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and service. While raising her two children, she balanced family responsibilities with professional growth, working briefly in hospitals before successfully running her own business in cosmetics, gifts, and hairdressing for more than 13 years.

Deeply passionate about human rights, cultural identity, and community empowerment, Gloria has dedicated much of her life to supporting immigrants and advocating for second‑generation children born in Greece. As a former Goodwill Ambassador for the Sierra Leone National Association in Athens, she proudly represented Sierra Leone in television programs, anti‑racist festivals, UNESCO cultural events, women’s empowerment activities, and multicultural exhibitions. She has been instrumental in teaching younger generations about Sierra Leonean traditions, values, and cultural pride, while building bridges with other communities through cultural performances, awareness campaigns, and food exhibitions.

Following the passing of her husband in 2012, Gloria continued her journey as a strong single mother, remaining deeply active in community advocacy and cultural promotion.
Today, she is honored to serve as a member of the Sierra Leone Diaspora Advisory Committee (SLDAC), where she contributes to strengthening unity, representation, and development for Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad. She is also an active member of the newly founded Sierra Leone Union Athens Greece, where she continues to support community development, cultural preservation, and the empowerment of Sierra Leoneans living in Greece.

Gloria Nyaleima Juliana Cole is widely respected for her resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to community service—qualities that continue to inspire Sierra Leoneans across the diaspora.