Christiane Magnido, MA

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Christiane Magnido has been running the SIT program in Cameroon since 2006. In this role, she designs the semester’s academic program, recruits experts for guest lectures, works with partner institutions, provides guidance and support to students, integrates field-based experience and classroom activities, and collaborates with staff to produce the most effective setting for each student’s educational journey. Prior to joining SIT, she was involved in many programs with microfinance institutions and worked for the U.S. Peace Corps as a cross-cultural, language and homestay coordinator. She is co-founder of the Center for Communal Building Skills, a nonprofit association working to promote education and knowledge for Cameroonian high school and university students. Her areas of interest include international development, cultural exchange and women’s issues.

Education

• MA, Development and Peace Studies, Protestant University of Central Africa
• MA, Business Administration, University of Dschang
• BA, Management and Business Administration, University of Dschang