Ismaila Ceesay

Ismaila Ceesay currently serves as Project Director at Partners for Rural Impact, a role focused on implementing programs and supporting local leaders to enhance population-level outcomes in rural areas. Prior experience includes Senior Program Manager at Boulevard, where the development of a digital Mentor Operating System took place, and roles at The University of Alabama and Eastern Kentucky University as a Title IX and Equal Opportunity Investigator, enforcing civil rights laws and providing compliance training. Ismaila Ceesay also held positions at the University of Kentucky, negotiating international agreements, and participated in fellowships and externships focusing on policy research and community support. Educational achievements include a J.D. from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, an M.P.A. with a concentration in International Policy and Management, and a Bachelor's degree from Berea College in Political Science, Peace and Social Justice, and Philosophy.