SIERRA LEONE TEAM
Christine Hagstrom
Christine completed her Master of Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health (CU MSPH) in the department of Population and Family Health. During her studies, she supported qualitative research on puberty and menstruation as a Lerner Center Research Fellow. Prior to CU MSPH, Christine worked as a Community Health Educator at Planned Parenthood where she designed and implemented sexual health education for K-12 students.
NANCY BANGURA
Nancy Bangura is a professional Social Worker, Researcher and Counsellor. She is passionate about her experience working with women, children and vulnerable groups in deprived communities. Most recently, she served as the Head of Programs, Mental Health and Research for Social Workers Sierra Leone (SWSL). Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Social Work, as well as a diploma in Accounting and Finance and Business Studies.
Ruby Boston-Griffiths
Ruby Boston-Griffiths has a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Sierra Leone (USL). Currently, she works as the Gender and Education Officer at CODE-Sierra Leone. Ruby provides administrative and research support, including coordinating the Transforming Girls Education Project (TGEP) scholarship program. Previously, she supported Gender Assessment research activities of the Transforming Girls Education Project (TGEP) in Sierra Leone.
Mohamed Kabba
Mohamed Kabba has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Political Science and a Master of Science (MSc) in Security Strategy and Development Studies. He currently serves as an Administrative and Strategic Management Expert, taking an active role in research and policy production. His prior experience includes working as the Impact Assessment Officer in the Saving Lives Project (SRHR) and Youth Consultant for BRAC Youth Empowerment Strategy.
MOMOH SESAY
Momoh Sesay hold a bachelor’s degree with honors in Public Sector Management from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) University of Sierra Leone. He has over five years of experience working with youth and is highly skilled and knowledgeable around youth programming, including experience facilitating trainings on gender and sexual rights of marginalized adolescent girls and their families.