I am currently doing Kristen’s social media course. I find her style so gentle and appealing. She speaks directly to me as a fellow-creative. She’s superbly communicative, responding swiftly to any question or difficulty.
Her resources for each session are phenomenal! I will surely be a changed person in the best of ways and able to honor my own creative powers far more effectively than before.
Silke Heiss
Writer| Poet
South Africa
Kristen Palana is, without reservation, one of the finest examples of an art professor and artist that it has been my pleasure to encounter.
Her boundless energy, determination, creativity and expertise in her field made her one of the most effective and respected members of the faculty, as well as one of the most beloved of our students.
Steve Rittler
Professor of Animation, WPUNJ
USA
Social media is a vast and constantly changing environment. I struggled to understand the best placement of my work and making the biggest impact.
In just a few months, working with Kristen has moved me forward in knowledge and understanding to the extent that I’m now actively gaining attention and am more confident in my online presence.
I deeply appreciate Kristen’s dedication. She encourages questions or group concerns and will always work with us to find ideas for solutions.
Rebecca Overcash
Artist
USA
It has been a great pleasure working closely with Kristen in Malawi. Kristen has been so instrumental in advancing UNFPA’s innovation, digitalization, strategic communication, and realizing more meaningful youth engagement/empowerment.
She was such a unique asset that nobody else could offer for the country office in Malawi with her outstanding technical skills in digital arts, good understanding of social media content development, truly empowering coaching skills, plus her passion, initiatives, commitment and perseverance to get things done!
Masaki Watabi
Deputy Representative, UNFPA
Bangladesh
I would like to take a moment to thank you for our recent mentoring session.
You have inspired me to continue creating and practice my art, even though my life is busy. You helped me to remember to create space for myself, and gave me a simple plan to help me reach my goals.
This session was a great fit for me and your kindness makes me feel welcome to contact you for artistic advising sessions in the future. Thank You!
Marti Martinez
Colon Therapist and Healer
USA
I was looking for someone who could adapt to my learning pace and guide me through new computer programs and apps needed at work.
I was really lucky to meet Kristen who is kind, patient and has the rare ability to make the learning process fun and enjoyable. I look forward to every lesson we schedule.
She helped me to feel more confident about my computer skills and wanting to explore better this unfamiliar area.
Monika Boccardi
PTO Vice President AOSR
Italy
Kristen Palana was our trainer and mentor during and after the UNPFA Digital Media Training. She equipped us with skills that are relevant in the world today, skills that will evolve and adapt even as the world changes.
I loved her practical and hands on approach to training and how she molds her overall teaching skills to the environment.
She’s very relatable and her personal experiences helped us learn quickly. She’s always available to assist our professional lives and encourages us to grow professionally by sharing opportunities that fit our skill set.
Natalia Govati
Communication Specialist
Malawi
From the moment I took Kristen’s first course I became addicted to her way of teaching. Learning from her is like having a close one-on-one conversation with a close friend.
Somehow Kristen seems to understand my fears and those of others and creates a course not only to alleviate our fears, but she makes it easy-peasy. As she does in all of her courses she teaches in a step-by-step, easy to understand manner.
She truly cares about each and every one of her students. Kristen’s courses have given me the knowledge and courage to compete in today’s world.
Gidget Harris
Writer | Educator
USA