Nakeesha “Keesha” Jeanne Ceran
Deputy Director, Teaching for Change
Nakeesha “Keesha” Jeanne Ceran serves as the Deputy Director of Teaching for Change and 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. Keesha holds three degrees in Political Science and is a proud community college graduate of Foothill Community College and a double alumna of American University. Keesha represented Teaching for Change at Busboys and Poets by interviewing political sportswriter, Dave Zirin (2021 interview), and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Nikole Hannah-Jones (2021 interview). Keesha is also the American University 2023 MLK Jr. Visionary Award recipient.
