Educator for Artists & Idealists

Since 2000, I’ve taught undergraduate and graduate students at universities and international agencies in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. As an educator for artists and idealists, I help empower groups and individuals to create positive social change and to communicate more effectively through art, design, digital media, online tools, and more.

Live & In-Person Courses

Learn more about how I help individuals and groups through in-person, online, and hybrid training solutions here. (PDF)

In person and online courses

Universities & Organizations I’ve Taught For Include:

 

Kristen Palana
World Food Programme
Mastrius Mentor, Kristen Palana
World Health Organization
World Food Programme

Located in Myanmar (2016-2019) and Malawi (since 2019), I’ve helped international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), The British High Commission, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Food Programme (WFP), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The Public Relations Society of Malawi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), The Australian High Commission, and others to build local capacity and empower national staff to communicate effectively and tell their own stories through a variety of media.

From 2017-2019 I taught ICT at Thalun International School in Yangon and was recently Associate Professor of Digital Media at American University of Myanmar (2016-2018). I’m also formerly a tenured core faculty member at The American University of Rome (2006-2016) where I co-founded the Digital Media Track of its Communication program.

Since 2014 I’ve taught 90K online students in 191 countries via online platforms as well as through the UN-mandated University, The University For Peace in Costa Rica. I currently offer LIVE interactive sessions and a library of resources for Artists & Idealists. To learn how I might help you through live and self-paced online courses, visit the AI Growth Studio. See my other self-paced video online courses here.

I offer an in-depth 5-Step Framework to benefit artists and idealists (educators, humanitarians, healthcare workers, and those trying to make a difference.) Join the Artists & Idealists Growth Garden.

AI Growth Garden with Kristen Palana

Current In-Person Courses

The American University of Rome

Communication, Marketing,  & Design Courses 2024

 


Web, Social Media, Art & Design Courses

  • COM312 Digital Communications Strategy (Fall 2024)
  • DM 105A Digital Design (Fall 2024)

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