Selena Ramkeesoon Adjunct Professorial Lecturer Department of Management
- Additional Positions at AU
- Adjunct Professorial Lecturer
- Degrees
- DM, Doctor of Management, University of Maryland Global Campus
MBA, Marketing and E-Business, Johns Hopkins University
MLS, Library Administration, University of Maryland, College Park
BA, History and Government, University of the West Indies
- Bio
- Dr. Selena Ramkeesoon is a strategic communications and innovation leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering impactful initiatives that increase engagement, impact, and clarity for technical and science-based organizations. She develops and executes streamlined communication solutions to facilitate the uptake of information and enhance the position of innovation-driven organizations. Dr. Ramkeesoon is a strategic and tactical enabler and collaborator with a track record of achieving metrics-driven results through robust customer engagement. A transformational leader, motivator, innovator, and skillful public speaker, she designs and leads high-profile communications programs ranging from $6M-$23M.
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- DualStar LLC
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Teaching
Fall 2020
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MGMT-353 Mgmt & Organizational Behavior
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Professional Presentations
Ramkeesoon, S. Student Opportunities to Advance Research & Scholarship. Cultural Intelligence: Amplifying Success for International Mergers and Acquisitions Executives. University of Maryland Global Campus, Doctor of Management Program, Rockville, MD, February 1, 2019.
Ramkeesoon, S. Public Health Promotion: Addressing the Challenges of Zika in the U.S. Mission Mosquito-Smashfest Global Health Security Forum, Washington, DC, September 28, 2018.
Mijares, A., Klein, C., Williams, C., Kachur, R., Ramkeesoon, S. Implementation and Evaluation of Condom Use Communication Campaign to Prevent Sexual Transmission of Zika in Puerto Rico.
National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media, Atlanta, GA, September 13, 2018.
Klein, C. & Ramkeesoon, S. Are we ready for the next flu pandemic? Communications guidance in a public health response. 2018 Preparedness Summit, Atlanta, GA, April 19, 2018.
Lyon Daniel, K., Sokler, L., & Ramkeesoon, S. Zika Domestic Readiness Campaign for the Continental United States and Puerto Rico. World Social Marketing Conference, Washington, DC, May 17, 2017.
Ramkeesoon, S. & Overton, D. Social Determinants of Health, Campaign Development and Customer Engagement. PRSA Health Academy Conference, Cleveland, OH, May 14, 2015.
Professional Services
Marketing Communications | Crisis Communications | Branding | Design Thinking | Human-Centered Design | Career Coaching
Professional Certifications
Public Health Contact Tracer, Johns Hopkins University
Specialization in Design Thinking and Innovation, University of Virginia
Critical Thinking Badge, University System of Maryland
PMP, Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
George Michaels Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurial Accomplishment, Abt Associates
MarCom Platinum Award: CDC Zika Domestic Readiness Campaign
MarCom Gold Award: EPA Communicating the Health Impacts of Climate Change
Hermes Platinum Award and Communicator Award of Distinction: DTE Energy Campaign