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Christine Kathurima
Principal - Nova Pioneer Schools, Kenya
Profile
Profile
“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” – this is the mantra that Christine Kathurima lives
by. Born in Kenya, after high school she found her joy in the United States serving as President
of the International Student Association and President African Student Association at Georgia
State University.
She lived in the US for 14 years working in administration roles that included
professional training and service excellence. She has been involved in community enrichment
work her entire life, serving at United Way of Atlanta and most notably, the American Cancer
Society. She was on the board of Fugees Family in Atlanta, a refugee organization featured in
the New York Times and CNN whose mission is helping child survivors of war rebuild their
lives through soccer education.
She believes that the African continent is a haven for talent, and that the investment we make
in our children today and the policies we lay down today, will strongly correlate to the level of
advancement and technological prosperity we will see tomorrow.
cultural exchanges serve to enrich us, to widen our horizons and to close the cultural divide
that exists due to ignorance.
In South Korea, she served at Chungnam Samsung Academy, CNSA on the founding team of
the prestigious boarding school. Prior to which she taught corporate communication skills at
LG Display, LG Electronics, Samsung SDS and Samsung Electronics. Due to her interest in
written communication, she served as a cultural ambassador for the continent in her role as
a media personality – a reporter and writer for “Africa Now”, “Eyes on Korea” and “Drive Time”
on TBS eFM. She also co-hosted, “The Buzz” on Arirang radio. She and her husband were
active in their church and Kenyan community, serving on the Board of KNU International
church. She served on the Board of the Kenyan Community in Korea (KCK) as Deputy
Secretary General and as Assistant Editor of their quarterly newsletter.
Christine currently serves as the founding School Leader at one of Africa’s bold, leading Pan
African private schools, Nova Pioneer – developing innovators and leaders. It is her desire to
develop Africa’s global citizens by teaching them the values that will inspire them to
become difference makers in the fields they find themselves in.
Body of Work
Body of Work
Education
Korea Development Institute, KDI School
Masters in Development Policy
March 2014 – current
Life University - Atlanta, Georgia USA
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
TESOL Certification, 2013
Steve Covey, “Project management
Leadership Development
Professional Communication
Train the Trainer
Change Management
Coaching Employees
Service Excellence
Cultural Diversity
Professional Experience Korea (2011-2016)
Management
Chungnam Samsung Academy
Head Teacher Foreign Language Department
March 2014- 2017
- Responsible for training and recruitment of new native teachers.
- Liaison between school administration and teachers for smooth communication.
- Responsible for curriculum development. Course: Global Presentation Skills
- Assist with meting and greeting high-level foreign guests to the campus (In 2014: government of Bahamas officials, Thailand private school principals and US business clients)
Tangjeong Middle School
Head Teacher
March 2012 - 2013
- Responsible for training new native teachers, and for working as the liaison between school
administration and teachers (smooth communication) - Teach public speaking, media and professional writing
Contributor of the ACE special intensive English program for students - Awards: led students to win 6 gold medals in Chungnam province Speech contest, 2012
Kenya Community Korea
Vice Chair
2012 - 2015
- Together with an executive team, oversee all activities and liaise with embassy
- Senior Editor of quarterly newsletter: promote and market Kenya to Koreans via events and publications
- Provide guidance to people seeking information about Kenya
Coordinate and work closely with the Kenya Embassy in Seoul
Radio Media & Writting
TBS eFM Radio “This Morning”
reporter and writer
Dec 2010 -
Mar 2012
Arirang Radio “Culturescapes”
Co-host, moderator and script writer
June 2011 –
March 2012
EBS TV
English Hunt actor
September 2011
Samil Radio
Co-DJ for bilingual Korean and English show
February –
May 2011
Good Neighbors Korea
Voice Recording for Tanzanian government
September 2014
Professional Trainer/ Teacher and Public speaking
Yonsei University Winter Camp
Teacher, Public speaking & Presentation
December 2011
LG Electronics (Yongsan)
English instructor (Communication)
November 2011 - present
Samsung SDS (Seocho, Seulleung, Asem)
Professional Trainer
August – October 2011
LG Display
Professional Communication Trainer
June – October 2011
English Hunt
English Camp - Instructor/ Teacher
February 2011
Gangnam, Songpa and Paju Korea
Private tutor
October 2010 - present
Editor
Nexus Publishing TEPS Advanced Level 5
multiple projects done as Proof reader
February 2011 – present
Other editing projects
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation
Jeju National University
International Science and Engineering Contest (USA)
Resume editor
March 1999 - present
Professional Experience United States (2000-2010)
October 2001 – September 2010 Northside Hospital, Atlanta GA: One of the best hospitals in the United States
Management/Coordinator, Patient/Customer Relations
October 2005 -September 2010
Provided leadership oversight for a team of patient representatives. Managed department budget. Responsible for hospital Recognition Program – trained ambassadors and recognized 5,000 employees biannually. Wrote responses to complaint letters representing the company CEO. Visited in patients and resolved complaints and grievances. Provided training to managers, directors and employees, managed patient complaints. Responsible for training newly hired employees and staff meetings management. Delivered presentations, created brochures and flyers, managed department projects and service excellence assignments to market the organization. Responded to patient complaints and grievances and designed conflict resolution plans in collaboration with leaders. Reviewed data to measure results of hospital’s customer service and improve customer perceptions. Taught hospital workers how to provide excellent customer service
Leadership team: Cancer Center Administrative Coordinator
Prostate Program
September, 2001 – October 2005
Administrative management of Prostate Program: Served as point person for prostate cancer patients. Coordinated scheduling for Cancer Center’s Prostate Program working with physicians – radiation oncology groups and urologists; managed patient database, charts and billing charges; track patient billing and charges; interviewed trained and educated new administrative staff; coordinated Mentoring program; created first ever department newsletter
Director of Outreach
Hope For Africa, Roswell GA
December 2004 – October 2006
Served as communications manager working with organizations to solicit individual and corporate partnerships and maintain current relationships. Point person for volunteer development function: developed process for training new volunteers, recruiting, engaging and maintaining volunteer body. Developed policies and procedures and job descriptions for all volunteer positions; coordinated development of volunteer and donor recognition process; monitored feedback and improvement process; designed and implemented fundraising strategies and communicate to volunteers and leadership. Designed marketing materials, fund raising program and fund raising events
John Hope Elementary School
Atlanta GA
March –June 2002
3rd Grade Teacher – Taught the students Science, Social studies as part of a special program in Georgia for advanced students. Worked closely with the class teacher to discuss the lesson plans for the students
Manager, Florsheim Shoe Group, Inc
Atlanta, GA
January, 2000 - January 2001
Managed all aspects of store including: marketing, hiring, training and performance
management. Taught and trained other managers for satellite locations. Maintained schedule
and payroll. Responsible for store marketing and organization and product displays and
promotions. Coordinated weekly inventory and customer orders
Achieved 60% sales increase within first three months of store management
Analyzed and marketed $1.2million inventory <br>
Key Achievements
Article on Ambassador Ngovi Kitau featured in the Seoul times, Mach 2014
Featured in the Korean Herald, February 2012
Seoul international women’s’ Association panel speaker, February 2012
Featured on SBS Radio, August 2014
Director, Board of Fugees Family, GA, January 2008 – August 2010
Member, Multifaith Advisory Council – provide advise to hospital on improvements regarding
faith needs of patients, 2010
Chairperson American Cancer Society Relay for life of Atlanta, 2008
Raised $280,000 and received National Award for “Best new Relay in the United States: Rookie Relay Award – Relay for Life of Atlanta”
United Way Executive Committee for Northside Hospital, 2004 – 2007
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta Investment Fund Volunteer, April 2005 – 2009
1st Georgia Community Representative, Focus on the Family, May 2006 – present
Speaker and Master of Ceremony Northside Hospital Annual Awards Ceremony,
October 2005, 2006 and 2007
Speechwriter for 2008 Awards Dinner – composed welcome address
Speaker and MC for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2003 – 2006
Coordinator of Oncology Department Mentorship Program, 2004 – 2005
Team Captain/leader – Northside Hospital Teams, American Cancer Society (ACS)
Relay for Life, May 2002 – 2005
Best Employer Project Award, Selected by Northside Leadership, June 2004
Individual Volunteer of the Year Award, Northside Hospital, October 2003
Organizer and MC, Northside Hospital annual Multicultural Day, Employee Leadership
Committee October 2003 – 2007
International Affiliations
- Women in Leadership (East African – America Business Conference, Atlanta) April 2006
- Opening Speaker: Welcome to Atlanta address for President elect Olesegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, 2001 at Georgia State University
- Outstanding Leader of the Year Award, International Students Association, 2001
- AIDS counselor for The Association Of People With AIDS in Kenya (TAPWAK), 1997-98
- United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) volunteer, 1998
Professional Affiliations
- President, African Forum KDI School
- Vice Chair, Kenya Community Korea
- Senior Editor, Jambo Kenya Korea newsletter
- Vice President of Education, KHTM (Korean Toastmasters International)
- Board of Directors, Fugees Family GA
- Onsite Resource Coordinator, Global Leadership Summit, Chicago
In the Media
In the Media
African Public Policy Network
African Public Policy Network
African correspondent, Korea Africa Foundation
African correspondent, Korea Africa Foundation
Leaders of Today
Leaders of Today
A Kenyan-based organisation with a passion for connecting young people in Kenya with young people around the world interested in broadening their world view on Africa, and deepening their connection with the motherland.
We establish bonds between young people across continents via our culture, language and sports exchange program and trips across the continents with a special emphasis on breaking down national walls while seeking integration.
We teach young people their role in the world through the integration between Agenda 2063 “The Africa we want” and the Sustainable Teaching the Global goals (Development Goals)
We speak at various events about the Africa Union’s AGenda 2063 for young people and how schools and educational institutions can make it alive.
We speak at various events about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for young people and how schools and educators can live them authentically in classrooms and hallways