Who is Melissa Juisi?

 

Melissa is a Development Economist with an interest in Program/Policy Design, Implementation, Evaluation and Big data Analysis. She is a Fulbright grantee and an Alumni of the Centre for Development Economics USA where she graduated with an M.A in Policy Economics (Honors). She was admitted into this program in the best Liberal Arts college in the USA as the first female Cameroonian in 60 years of the program's existence and the youngest candidate, 2020.

Melissa is enthusiastic about development and she holds the opinion that development is function of people having improved life styles and the freedom to be their best selves and so she uses societal tools like education to ensure all have an opportunity to participate in building the economy and to understand their choices. Her work also highlights education and early childhood development as she co-proprietors OLLOGS, an inclusive educational institution in Cameroon.

In her 4 years of professional experience, she has led national/international development programs including the CSP Program which has, received FORBES and UNDP recognitions. She served as Chair to grant and finance committees in West/Central Africa and participated in several youth led research publications. She also advocates for Human rights and contributes to Drug policies in Africa. 

Melissa believes in Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior. She is a Catholic baptized Christian but holds the opinion of the universality of the Body of Christ and thus refers to herself more appropriately as a Christian and ambassador for Christ's Kingdom. Melissa is the last of 4 Children to her amazing parents and a proud aunt of three beautiful nieces. In her spare time, she travels, blogs and Dances. 

Be refreshed on life's journey with Melissa.