Christiana Lansana
Communication, Development, Advocacy, Leadership, Teaching,
Athens,OH
Summary
Motivated advocate and leader with a strong commitment to gender equality and empowerment initiatives. Proven skills in research, advocacy, fundraising, and public speaking, complemented by experience in academic leadership and civil society engagement. Recognized for academic excellence and leadership contributions, with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Effective in project management and community outreach, successfully coordinating logistics for events and maintaining documentation to enhance program success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Communication Studies
Athens, Ohio
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated discussions and group activities during class sessions.
- Communicated with students regarding course expectations and deadlines.
- Developed instructional materials to enhance learning experiences.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Graded assignments and documented results are organized into filing systems.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Maintain a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance.
Commissioner for equity and inclusion
Graduate Students Senate
Athens, Ohio
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated student-led initiatives within the graduate student community.
- Collaborated with university administration to address student concerns and needs.
- Represent graduate students interested in policy discussions and decision-making.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to increase participation in senate activities.
- Attend community events to represent the Commission in a professional manner.
Vice President
African Student Union
Athens, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cultural programs and events to promote community engagement.
- Facilitated welcome programs for new African students to enhance integration.
- Organized weekly general body meetings to strengthen connections within the African community.
Graduate Assistant
Scripps College of Communication, Media & Arts
New Athens, Ohio
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported the department's project.
- Administrative assistance.
- Research support.
Teaching Assistant
Scripps College of Communication, Media & Arts
Athens, Ohio
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted professor with course materials and classroom management.
- Facilitated discussions and group activities during class sessions.
- Supported grading and provided feedback on assignments.
- Graded assignments and documented results into filing systems.
Intern
Purposeful Sierra Leone
Freetown
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted the team in developing community outreach programs for girls' engagement.
- Coordinated logistics for workshops and events, ensuring smooth operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in programming management.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
President
Sierra Leone Debating Council, Fourah Bay College
Freetown
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Organized competitions in debate, essay writing, and public speaking to boost student engagement.
- Mentored female students, enhancing leadership and communication capabilities.
- Fostered inter-departmental collaboration to drive innovation and creative solutions.
- Represented organizations at community events and public forums, effectively promoting mission.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication and Development Studies
Ohio University
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Gender and Development Studies
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
04.2021
Skills
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Research analysis
- Instructional design
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Gender Advocacy
- Public speaking and debate training
- Time management
Certification
- Leadership & Advocacy Training, Youth Leadership Advocacy, 2021
- Career Development Training, Global Mentorship Initiative, 2022
- CBO/NGO Development Plan Training, 2022
- Self-Care & Mental Health, Purposeful, 2022
- Debate & Public Speaking Training, Sierra Leone Debating Council, 2019
- Teacher Training Academy- Ohio University 2025
Activities
- Research on Female Genital Cutting, INGRADOC, Fourah Bay College, 2020
- Research on the role of NGO in empowering girls through education, INGRADOC, Fourah Bay College, 2021
- Coordinate the building of dam, Devil Hole Bah Drive Community, 2019
- Promote the welfare of youth, Bah Drive community, 2019/2020
- Men engage 2030, on Gender Base violence., Purposeful, 2020
Awards
- Fifty Most Influential Students in Sierra Leone, 2021
- Fifty Most Influential Youth in Community, 2021
- Best Female Leader on Campus, Fourah Bay College, 2022
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Communication Studies
09.2025 - Current
Commissioner for equity and inclusion
Graduate Students Senate
09.2025 - Current
Vice President
African Student Union
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Scripps College of Communication, Media & Arts
09.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
Scripps College of Communication, Media & Arts
01.2024 - 05.2024
President
Sierra Leone Debating Council, Fourah Bay College
03.2021 - 03.2022
Intern
Purposeful Sierra Leone
08.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Communication and Development Studies
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Gender and Development Studies
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You read something which you thought only happened to you, and you discover that it happened 100 years ago to Dostoyevsky. This is a very great liberation for the suffering, struggling person, who always thinks that he is alone. This is why art is important.
James Baldwin
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeInternshipPart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsAffiliations
- Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone
- Ohio Univesity
- Purposeful Sierra Leone
- Graduate Students Senate Ohio University
- African Students Union Ohio University
Languages
English
Full Professional
krio
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Committed to gender advocacy , leadership and research. Have impacted over 200 young women and girls through mentorship and advocacy by engaging in Schools tours and campus leaderships in Sierra leone
- Constructed the first dam in my community through partnership to promote well-being and pure drinking water facility for my people.
- Organize debate and public for over ten department on the shores of Fourah Bay College Sierra Leone to promote students skills in debate and public speaking.
Interests
Leadership, gender and advocacy
Communication for Development
Teaching, Mentor and Public Speaking
Community building, women and girl's empowerment
Software
Excel/ Google sheets
Microsoft office
Social media and outreach
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