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Dr. Keisha A. Kidan
Trainer, Educator & Entrepreneur
Welcome! My name is Dr. Keisha Kidan and I can't wait to connect with you!
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I am a lifelong Chicagoan, born and raised on the South side. My mother was a teacher, father an engineer and though divorced, I always felt loved and supported by my grandmother, mother and extended family and friends. After many years of working as a Realtor, (running away from education), I finally answered the call and began teaching adults part-time for City Colleges in 2006 as a Business and Entrepreneurship instructor. My first official full-time job in education was with Chicago Public Schools working as an online education manager (high school credit recovery & middle school advancement).
I am currently in a role working for the National Association of Realtors in the education department. Education and its merge with technology is the cornerstone of my passions. I develop online courses, videos and webinars for Realtors. It is a merge of my love for real estate and education and I feel it is a great role to connect my career paths. In my free time, I love to serve in the community. I work as a volunteer in several non-profit organizations, I am a charter member of the Magnificent Mile Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and I am a member of the Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. I also enjoy listening to music, dancing, riding my Peloton (#kkthe1), dining al fresco (Summertime Chi!), travel, great conversation and spending time with my only child.
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CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY
​I was raised to give to others by working in the food pantry at my church as a child. Since that time, I have loved to find ways to use my time and skills to help non-profit organizations.
2019-Present
Board Vice-President
VAREP CHICAGO CHAPTER
Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2011 to provide education and resources to service members and those interested in homeownership in the veteran community. Focal areas of service of the organization include financial literacy, housing and homeownership. Initially, I was recruited to serve as the Education Director on the Board. However, after a shift in the Board positions, Keisha was elected to Vice-President in 2020.
2019-2022
Director
PROJECT SWISH CHICAGO
Project sWish is a 501(c)3 organization founded by McKinley Nelson who was 23 years old when he founded the organization. This young, innovative organization hosts basketball events and mental health workshops in service to teens aged 13-18 in Chicago’s Englewood and Austin communities. Keisha has served as a volunteer for several years but was recruited to the Board of directors in 2019.
2017-2021
Volunteer
I.M.P.A.C.T. CONSULTING CHICAGO
IMPACT Consulting non-for-profit is incorporated for the purpose of embracing educational opportunities for students through capacity building, mentoring, research support, professional development, and consultation tailored to the environment. Now connected in service to Chicago's Leo Catholic High School, efforts are made to provide enriching academic experiences beyond the classroom. In 2019, with the help of the community, IMPACT raised over 20k to send six students to Ghana West Africa for a summer study abroad experience. For more information visit: http://www.impactingchange.com/
2020-Present
Volunteer
Local School Council, Elected Parent Member
Lenart Regional Gifted Center, Chicago Public Schools
2021-Present
Volunteer
Local School Council Advisory Board, Southwest Region, Elected Parent Member, Chicago Public Schools
EDUCATION
2014-2018
Doctorate of Education
Concordia University
I studied the best ways to keep faculty (and other adults) abreast of changing technology, relevant pedagogy, course design and content delivery to influence successful student outcomes in online learning. My dissertation was a qualitative, descriptive, single case study that examined faculty perceptions related to their training for online teaching.
2009-2010
Master of Arts
Georgia State University
I studied instructional design and technology. I was introduced to the tools that make it easier to create and design online educational outputs (webinars, assessments, online courses).
2001-2004
Master of Business Administration
Saint Xavier University
I studied business administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Entrepreneur, Project Manager
Virtual & Video Trainer
Video Editor, Website Designer
Executive Producer for Feature Films
Articulate eLearning Development Software Suite-Proficient
Online Course Development-Advanced
MEDIA & TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL INTRO
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Coming Soon!
PODCAST (2021-SEASON 1)
In 2021, I produced my first podcast. I learned so much from the entrepreneurs & ladies leaders I connected with.
2022/2023 TRAINING
Do not go into with your computer and files all over the place. Join me to discuss how to save your memory & memories for the new year & I will send you a free USB drive.
