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Empowering Careers through Culture; My work with the Sankofa Rising Program
At Better Family Life’s Sankofa Rising Career Prep Program in St. Louis, Missouri, I've had the privilege of guiding career-seeking...
Malena Amusa
Mar 161 min read
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Redefining Africa and academic assessments at Columbia College in Missouri
While teaching African History to continuing education adults at Columbia College in Missouri, I encountered a group of African American...
Malena Amusa
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Creating ELA & Math that instills pride in African-American students
This year, I had the honor of working on the Black Student Achievement Program curriculum for the state of California. The goal was to...
Malena Amusa
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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How Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Transformed a Classroom: My Experience at Imagine Charter School
Through personalized sessions and intensive phonemic awareness training, I empowered student leaders and rekindled a passion for learning.
Malena Amusa
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Ubuntu: How Play, Movement, and Culturally Relevant SEL Can Transform Your Classroom
By integrating play-based learning, music, movement, and project-based activities, I engaged students in hands-on experiences that promoted
Malena Amusa
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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How to Amplify and Close the Deal with Voters in the Final 60 Days
By Malena Amusa Anyone who knows me understands my passion for leadership, and the American Presidential Election on November 4, 2024, is...
Malena Amusa
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Communication’s Secret Power: The Metrics of Empathy in Marketing, News, Social, and PR Copy
Ever notice how some interactions just click while others fail to connect? It often comes down to one thing: empathy.
Malena Amusa
Aug 26, 20245 min read
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Sharing an HBCU's opportunities with the world
Increasing recruitment through great journalism and multi-stakeholder synergy.
Malena Amusa
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Re-engaging customers with Better Family Life, Inc.
Getting the word out and sending messages that touch the heart.
Malena Amusa
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Achieving brand power with Sankofa Swim International
How I crafted a customer-first, stand-out brand strategy for Sankofa Swim International.
Malena Amusa
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Empowering small business owners with Verizon
Creativity and team work made this project a big success.
Malena Amusa
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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