Miriam Karanja Joins TPCP as Health Program Analyst for Smokeless Tobacco - July 10th, 2009
Miriam Karanja
Health Program Analyst, Smokeless Tobacco
Arkansas Department of Health
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program
Prior to settling in the United States, Miriam worked in Kenya as a brand manager for multi-national consumer products giant Unilever, managing brands in different divisions including detergents, edible fats and skin care.
In 1999, Miriam completed an MBA in Economic Development from Eastern University in Pennsylvania and relocated to Pine Bluff, Arkansas to head Southern Good Faith Fund’s Business Development (SGFFBDC). She served as program director for the SGFFBDC until August 2008, when she returned to her native Kenya for a six-month hiatus.
In her spare time she enjoys the wonderful Arkansas weather, traveling, making friends and spending time with her son.
