Retoe Siparo

Retoe Nicole Siparo is a self-motivated individual with a degree in journalism and a major in public relations. She has excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys teamwork, and is a fast learner who adapts well to new environments. Retoe has presented several research papers on various topics, including COVID-19 prevention and control, alumni engagement, and the role of women in organizations. She has also gained experience through co-founding a startup that designed bags for women, volunteering for the Red Cross, and interning at Seiya Ltd, where she assessed the public relations aspect of a private company involved in conservation in the Maasai Mara. Retoe is skilled in administrative tasks, report writing, and the use of various software programs, including Microsoft Office, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.

Co-founder at Lilo Collection (Jan 2019-2020): Invested in and co-owned a startup that designed bags for women. Conducted sales in outlets and worked as a cold calling sales agent.

Volunteer at Red Cross (Sept 2017-July 2019): Promoted a blood drive after an attack, participated in planning meetings, and volunteered as an usher.

Intern at Seiya Ltd (Sept-Dec 2021): Assessed the public relations aspect of a private company doing conservation in the Maasai Mara, prepared feature articles, press releases, fact sheets, and backgrounder, and conducted in-depth research. Created flyers for a campaign.

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, with a major in Public Relations. Courses covered include Cross Cultural Management, Media Law, Communication Research, and Organizational Communication. Papers presented include Role of alumni in department visibility, vaccine passports in relation to COVID-19, a paper to provide knowledge, change attitudes, commitments to COVID-19 prevention and control in Kogowea slums in Mombasa, and a paper on the role of women to make important strides and have an impact in organizations – to benefit the girl child.