Christelle Bakatukanda

Founder of African Student Association, Vice President of International student Association, 2nd vice president of Dream 365 chapter of southern Christian leadership conference, scene coordinator for Supreme Elegance Fashion Agency, American Chemical Society, Sisters Striving for Excellence Inc., Savannah section of National Council of Negro Women, Scene Coordinator for Supreme Elegance Fashion Agency, American Chemical Society, Black Diamond Dance Company, Ampliphiers Dance Company, Mahogany Shades of beauty dance company, Member of Delta Sigma Theta.

Dancing, karaoke, working out, cooking, modeling, mentoring, shopping, spending time with God, family and friends

To receive my bachelor in Science from Savannah State University, then attend John Hopkins School of public health in collaboration with the peace cord in Africa. Thus, finish with a master in international health. After practicing medicine in Africa for two years with peace cord, go back to John Hopkins medical school to become a pediatrician.

I had the pleasure to speak to a group of young girls about living the Christian life without feeling ashamed or un-cool. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A Wright spoke to my school and said, "Different is not deficient". But our generation sees anything that is "different", as in the wrong way. I advised them to live life the way they believe it's right without letting the media influence them so much; to believe in their dream and not allow anybody or any situation to change it. Also the effect I have on different people’s life through my words and/or action. I always keep in mind, people will forget what you tell them but they won’t forget how you made them feel. I receive numerous Facebook messages from different young girls acknowledging the effect I have in their life, or student who told me I helped them stop smoking. There are no words to really describe how I feel when I hear things like that, it humbles me and push me to continue being an aspiration to others.