Nakeesha Keesha J. Ceran

About Nakeesha Keesha J. Ceran

Nakeesha \"​ Keesha\"​ Ceran is a dynamic, detail-oriented mid-level executive, with diverse skill set that includes transformative leadership, strategic planning, customer service management, organizational change management and budget and project management and supervision. Ms. Ceran is motivated by her passion for social justice to positively impact and influence her circles, both domestically and globally. She strives to present a mindset that focuses on equality and equity and is actively involved in community development, particularly as it relates to education policy, Haitian advocacy, women’s interests in politics and racial reconciliation at the intersection of faith. A first-generation American of Haitian immigrants, Ms. Ceran has lived in many parts of the U.S. An Ohio native, Keesha grew up in a college town, spent her adolescence and first few years of college in California, and a year with family in New York before settling in the D.C. metro area in 2008. Ms. Ceran holds three degrees in Political Science, as a proud graduate of Foothill Community College and a double alumna of American University, where she received her bachelor\'s and master\'s degrees. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the American University Black Alumni Alliance and spends her off time volunteering with a local organization striving for racial unity & justice within the church. Keesha represented Teaching for Change at Busboys and Poets by interviewing political sportswriter, Dave Zirin and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Nikole Hannah-Jones. Keesha is also the AU 2023 MLK Jr. Visionary Award recipient.Ms. Ceran\'s professional experiences include: Residence Life, Social Media Management, Database Management (CCure, SALTO, StarRez, Ellucien-Colleague, Transact), Student and Organizational Development, and Multicultural Advocacy.STRENGTHS: Strategic|| WOO||Relator|| Activator|| Achiever MBTI: ESFJ & ENFJ

Experience

1. Deputy Director

   Teaching For Change

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Foothill College

  A.A., Political Science

  2003 — 2007

• American University

  MA, Political Science-Applied Politics

  2010 — 2012

• American University

  B.A., Political Science

  2008 — 2010