Name of Staff: Fancy Chepkoech Sitonik
Designation/Rank: Corporate Communication Officer
Department: Directorate of Corporate Affairs
Email: fantonik@laikipia.ac.ke
A. Educational Background/Qualification:
- Master of Arts History, Laikipia University, Kenya (Ongoing)
- Bachelor of Education Arts (History and Kiswahili), Egerton University, Kenya (2009)
- KCSE; Moi Siongiroi Girls Secondary School (2004)
B. Brief Auto-biography
Fancy Chepkoech Sitonik is an experienced Corporate Communication Officer with a comprehensive background in administration, education, research, student affairs and public complaints resolution and access to information, communication and corporate events planning. Throughout her career, she has been equipped with skills to develop and implement communication strategies, cultivating stakeholder engagements and ensuring consistent brand representation. Her passion for effective communication led her to transition into the field of corporate communication. As a Corporate Communication Officer at Laikipia University, she has the privilege of engaging in the following tasks:
- Crafting Compelling Messages That Resonate with Diverse Audiences.
- Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Stakeholders.
- Ensuring Consistent Branding and Messaging Across Various Channels.
- Managing Crisis Communication Effectively.
- Communicating Complaints Handling Mechanisms.
- Resolution of Public complaints and providing Access to Information.
- Analysis, Planning, Organization and Problem solving skills
- Crisis Communication
- Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
- Training and Capacity Building Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Editing
Her journey has taught her the importance of resilience, adaptability, and teamwork. She has learned that success comes from dedication, continuous learning, and having a positive mindset.
Looking ahead, Fancy aspires to contribute further to Laikipia University’s growth, enhance its reputation, and foster meaningful connections with students, faculty, and the community. In summary, her life has been a blend of administrative expertise and a passion for effective communication. She is excited to continue this journey, making a positive impact wherever she goes.
B. Trainings /Seminars/ Conferences Attended
- Certificate in Kenyan Sign Language
- African Association of Disability and Self Advocacy Organization Virtual Annual African Disability Conference
- Performance Management Training
- Nation Media Digital Summit
- World Bank Youth Summit
- Auditing Integrated Management Systems Training
- Conducting Meetings, Minute Writing and Documentation Training
- HIV/AIDs Awareness, Prevention and Management Training
- Introduction to Digital Journalism
- ISO 19001: 2015 Information Security Management Systems Auditor
- ISO 9001-2015 Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor Training Course-SGS
- Public Relations, Communication Skills, Time Management and Conflict Management-Laikipia University
- Disability Mainstreaming in the Work place
- Bureti District Drama Workshop: Play scripting and production, Dance scripting and Choreography, Narrative scripting and production, Verse scripting and production and Adjudication
- Gender Awareness Workshop: Demystifying Breast Cancer, Identifying symptoms and Self Examination – Egerton University Gender Center
- HIV/ AIDS and Reproductive Health Training Course – Partners in Progress, Egerton University
- Student Leaders Training Workshop, Students Union of Egerton University – Kenya College of Communication Technology Nairobi
- Students Union of Egerton University Constitution Review – Egerton University
- Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse Training – NACADA and Laikipia University