Diana Nekoye Sifuna is a former Kenyan model[1][2] now turned a public policy and governance champion currently serving as the chief executive officer (CEO) and board secretary at the Jonathan Jackson Foundation.[3]
Diana Nekoye Sifuna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Alma mater | Kenyatta University Bachelor of Commerce, Strathmore University Master of Business Administration Chartered Institute of Marketing Certificate New York University Certificate |
| Occupation | Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 2017 — present |
| Known for | Public Policy, Governance, Advocacy |
| Title | CEO at Jonathan Jackson Foundation |
| Website | simbaress |
Diana served in the same capacities at The Youth Agenda[4][5] and holds several other portfolios including being a director of Uamuzi App, a tool that narrows the gap on leaders and their constituents, and a career advisor at Prosper App,[6] a development Service for Professionals.
She is a board member of Centre for African Affairs and Conflict Research (CAACOR),[7] and is a founder and director of diversity with Diana Podcast,[8][9] a discussion platform that zeroes in on diversity, governance and innovations in technology, as well as founder and creative director at Simbaress Fashions.
Early life and education edit
Diana studied at Lugulu Girls then proceeded to Kenyatta University, where she attained a Bachelor of Commerce degree (business administration, marketing).[10] She holds an MBA in public policy and management from Strathmore University.
She holds a certificate in project management from the Project Institute (via Computer Pride), a diploma in marketing communication from Chartered Institute of Marketing and a certificate in global leaders from the New York University.
Career edit
Diana was an active model[11][12][13][14][15] and Actress between 2009 and 2013,[16] fashion designer, media producer, mentor [17] and marketeer who now concentrates on public policy and governance.
After modeling and acting, she moved to the Media industry to act as the Africa producer for Australian Broadcasting Corporation[18] for five months from April 2013 before moving to Vivid Features as the general manager and production manager in Nairobi and Lagos for 27 months from August 2013.
From Media she switched to Marketing and for three years, from November 2015, she served as the marketing and public relations manager, then as head of marketing and public relations at Lordship Africa, a firm that concentrates on real estate.
For 18 months, from August 2018, Diana joined the C-suite boat by assuming the role of chief executive officer at The Youth Agenda, then at the Jonathan Jackson Foundation.
References edit
- ^ Nation Africa, 6 November 2009 Diana Nekoye: Triple threat
- ^ Nation Africa, 16 January 2010 Face of Africa: Can Kenya measure up?
- ^ Jonathan Jackson Foundation, Board of Directors
- ^ Digital Agency, Youth Agenda Board Of Directors
- ^ Kenyan Review, Meet Diana Sifuna, CEO Youth Agenda
- ^ Prosper Mentor, Sifuna
- ^ Africa Gender Equality Conference, 4 March 2020 Diana Sifuna
- ^ Listen Notes, With Diana Podcast
- ^ Anchor FM Diversity With Diana Podcast
- ^ KU, Kenyatta University 29th Congregation
- ^ Nation Africa, 6 November 2009 Diana Nekoye: Triple threat
- ^ Bebe Akinboade, 2 Feb 2010, Blow-by-blow account of the MNET Face of Africa 2010
- ^ New Vision, 2010 Who will be face of Africa 2010?
- ^ Capital FM, 21 Jan 2010 Diana fearless ahead of FOA finals
- ^ Standard Media, Jan 2010 Diana Nekoye - Face of Africa Finalist
- ^ The Standard Oct 2013 of lungula' Kenya's first sex comedy premieres this month
- ^ WOSWA, WOSWA Mentors
- ^ Urbane Africa, Diana Nekoye; Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Simbaress Fashions
External edit
- Diana Nekoye Sifuna at Yellow Place
- Diana Sifuna at Africa Gender Equality Conference
- Diversity With Diana Podcast