I am a policy and communications professional with a background in counselling psychology, education, and digital engagement. I specialise in policy research, advocacy campaigns, and strategic communication with a focus on governance, youth empowerment, and inclusive development. I translate complex policy into practical community-level action and drive engagement through digital and traditional media, building partnerships with parents, local leaders, and CSOs to foster participatory governance and equitable outcomes.

Achieng Ruth

I am a policy and communications professional with a background in counselling psychology, education, and digital engagement. I specialise in policy research, advocacy campaigns, and strategic communication with a focus on governance, youth empowerment, and inclusive development. I translate complex policy into practical community-level action and drive engagement through digital and traditional media, building partnerships with parents, local leaders, and CSOs to foster participatory governance and equitable outcomes.

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I am a policy and communications professional with a background in counselling psychology, education, and digital engagement. I specialise in policy research, advocacy campaigns, and strategic communication with a focus on governance, youth empowerment, and inclusive development.

I translate complex policy into practical community-level action and drive engagement through digital and traditional media, building partnerships with parents, local leaders, and CSOs to foster participatory governance and equitable outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher & Community Engagement Lead at Patmos Montessori School, Nairobi
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Integrated civic education and social responsibility into the curriculum, increasing community participation by 30%. Partnered with libraries and civil society groups to promote literacy, benefiting over 75 learners. Designed and implemented youth empowerment initiatives aligned with SDGs and AU principles, improving youth engagement by 40%.
Teacher & Literacy Advocate at Springs Academy, Mombasa
January 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated with community organizations to deliver literacy programs, boosting reading comprehension by 20%. Launched cultural heritage projects that enhanced student identity awareness by 35%.
Teacher & Youth Mentor at Homa Bay Primary School
January 1, 2019 - Present
Introduced digital learning tools that reduced resource costs by 40% and increased student engagement by 35%. Applied participatory and activity-based teaching methods, improving learning outcomes by 25%.
Teacher & Community Engagement Lead at Patmos Montessori School
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Led the integration of civic education and social responsibility into school programs, expanding community participation by 30%. Built partnerships with parents, local leaders, and CSOs to strengthen school governance and inclusivity. Designed youth empowerment initiatives aligned with SDGs and AU principles of participation and equity.
Teacher & Literacy Advocate at Springs Academy
January 1, 2020 - October 23, 2025
Partnered with libraries and civil society groups to launch literacy campaigns, reaching 50+ learners and improving comprehension scores by 20%. Initiated cultural heritage projects promoting identity awareness and social cohesion among youth.
Teacher & Youth Mentor at Homa-Bay Primary School
January 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Introduced digital learning tools, cutting resource costs by 40% and increasing classroom participation by 35%. Applied participatory, activity-based teaching aligned with inclusivity and innovation agendas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology at KCA University
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood & Primary Education) at Rongo University
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology at KCA University
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood & Primary Education) at Rongo University
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology at KCA University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Counselling at National Youth Guidance & Counselling Association
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Early Childhood & Primary Education at Rongo University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
KCSE at Lwanda Secondary School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology at KCA University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Counselling at National Youth Guidance & Counselling Association
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Early Childhood & Primary Education at Rongo University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
KCSE at Lwanda Secondary School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate in Digital Marketing (AI-Enhanced)
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Certificate in Counseling National Youth Guidance and Counseling Association
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Women in Digital Business
August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Certificate in Digital Marketing (AI-Enhanced), Generation Kenya
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Certificate in Counseling, National Youth Guidance and Counseling Association
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Women in Digital Business
August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Digital Marketing (AI-Enhanced) - Generation Kenya
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Women in Digital Business
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Certificate in Counselling
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Generation Kenya – Digital Marketing (AI-Enhanced)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Women in Digital Business
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Government