Maryam Turaki

Contact- www.linkedin.com/in/maryamturaki (LinkedIn) Top Skills Microsoft Office Leadership Microsoft Word Certifications Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Editorial Assignment Creative Inspirations: Natalie Fobes, Photographer Become a Photojournalist Insights on Photojournalism Photo Essay: Telling a Family Story Maryam Lerit Turaki Bachelor of Science - BS at University of Jos Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Summary Maryam Turaki is an Independent Documentary Photojournalist based in Abuja, Nigeria; her work is inspired by a passion for exploring life and humanity, telling stories surrounding African women, health, education, and human rights focusing on identity and culture, and social justice. She began her photography journey in 2017, as a creative way to heal. It helped her heal, and find peace and confidence she never knew she had. She is intrigued by people: their pasts, present, what brought them here, and what keeps them going. In the brief moment that an image captures a look, a setting, or a pose, it gives a glimpse into the uniqueness of each person, revealing a never-before-seen page from a never before heard story. Photography is a tool for healing. In looking at others, we see ourselves. In telling their stories, she tells hers. She has a bachelor's degree in Sociology from The University of Jos after which she attended a number of photography workshops like the National Geographic Photo Camp, VII Academy No Man’s Land Workshop, Missouri Photo Workshop, and AP Portfolio Review. She is a member of Black Women Photographers, Indigenous Photograph, and AfricanDatabase for Photojournalists run by the World Press Photo. Experience Self-Employed Independent Photojournalist June 2019 - Present (3 years 5 months) Nigeria World Press Photo Foundation African Photojournalism Database (APJD) Member November 2020 - Present (2 years) Nigeria Page 1 of 3 Gatefield Independent Consultant November 2019 - Present (3 years) Nigeria Global Rights: Partners for Justice Communications Associate December 2017 - June 2019 (1 year 7 months) Abuja, Nigeria - Handling of Social Media Accounts - Photography for projects and events - Videography for projects and events - Handling and Updating of websites - Writing and disseminating Newsletters - Content Creation for all Social Media content - Solving basic IT problems Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative Program Support Officer February 2017 - December 2017 (11 months) Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria - Overseeing day to day office activities - Training volunteers - Administrative duties - Representing STER Abuja - Responding to victims - Planning and overseeing projects Synfonio Foods Co-Founder April 2013 - August 2017 (4 years 5 months) Jos, Nigeria Synfonio Foods Nigeria Chief Operating Officer April 2013 - January 2017 (3 years 10 months) Education University of Jos Page 2 of 3 Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology · (2009 - 2013) Canaan High School, Jos. · (2008) Page 3 of 3