Mariama

Sanyang

Communications Officer

With over five years of dynamic experience across the creative,digital, corporate, and development sectors, Mariama Sanyang brings a uniquely versatile skill set to every endeavor. She holds a BSc in Information Systems, a Diploma in Project Management, and a Certificate in Effective Business Communication, reflecting a solid academic foundation that supports her diverse professional journey. Mariama began her career in 2017 as a Part time Article Writer, later taking on roles such as Office Secretary and Data Entry Clerk, where she built strong organizational and data management skills. Her transition into marketing in 2020 as the marketing executive for a software business technology start-up company marked a turning point, highlighting her strategic thinking and communication strengths. By 2021, she advanced into a dual role as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Communications assistant, combining project management with impact storytelling. Her portfolio further expanded with experience in social media management, qualitative research, and multimedia content creation, culminating in her role as Marketing and PR Manager for Bamboo Village Resort Hotel under Seaview Group. Mariama also served as an Executive Assistant at CorpsAfrica Gambia before assuming her role as a communications officer , contributing to development work at a regional level. Among her notable contributions is her impactful role in the Tekki-Fi “Make It In The Gambia” project, funded by the European Union, where she led communications and M&E efforts. Her work was instrumental in promoting youth employment and addressing the root causes of irregular migration, especially in rural communities and among returnees, women, and youth. In 2022, Mariama further sharpened her qualitative research skills as part of the GIZ-ECOWAS Gambia Pilot Project, focusing on regional development and cooperation. She is also the Founder of Sikali Createch, a venture that merges her passion for technological innovation, design, development and entrepreneurship. Tech-savvy, creative, and development-driven, Mariama continues to bridge sectors with a focus on communication, impact, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Sanyang, Mariama