Mission

Fanta has developed a career portfolio that includes work in diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, teaching, program management, recruiting, and community engagement. Fanta aims to foster an equitable work and educational experiences for students and employees with a focus on individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds. 

Some of Ms. Sissoko’s contributions to this aim include developing and implementing programming, cross-functional project management, facilitating dialogue, communications, strategic planning, and supporting leaders in organizational change management. 

Education

Earned

• Bachelor’s degree from Siena College where she majored in sociology, minored in international studies, and received a certificate in community development.
• Certificate in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.
• Certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion from New York University.  
• Certificate in foundational restorative justice from the University of San Diego.
• Certificate in leveraging diversity and inclusion for organizational excellence at Stanford University.

In Progress

• Masters of Science degree in executive coaching and organizational consulting at New York University.
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Other Professional Engagements

In 2022, Fanta joined Health Justice Co., a consulting company founded by Dr. Oni Blackstock that helps healthcare and public health organizations center anti-racism and equity in the workplace and reduce health inequities in the communities they serve. Learn more at www.healthjustice.co.