Riana Jicha

LinkedIn profile

Topics

Navigating the Unprecedented: Crisis Governance and the Federal Workforce Explores how public agencies and government administrations adapt their leadership structures and organizational behavior during prolonged crises, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary case study. The Architecture of Authority: Steward, Servant, and Charismatic Leadership Analyzes competing leadership paradigms within organizational psychology, focusing on how different models of authority, ownership, and accountability shape institutional outcomes. Historical Memory and Policy: The Political Response to the Ianfu Examines the intersection of historical narratives, international relations, and modern political responses in East Asia over the last thirty years. Restorative Justice in Practice: Bridging Victim Advocacy and the Legal System Discusses alternative frameworks within the administration of justice that prioritize victim assistance, community healing, and offender accountability outside of traditional punitive models.

Teaching experience

Teacher Dojo Tutor 2026 to Present Maintained Super Tutor status based on student performance metrics and instructional consistency. Specialized in high stakes exam preparation for the ISEE, reading, and mathematics. Utilized digital learning platforms to deliver personalized instruction. English Language Tutor ENGin Provided conversational English instruction and mentorship to Ukrainian students. Guided cross cultural communication and language acquisition through virtual sessions. Volunteer STEM Tutor Learn To Be Tutored underserved students in a one on one setting. Leveraged virtual learning platforms to bridge educational gaps and support student success in STEM subjects. Advisor and Mentor United States Congressional Award 2025 to Present Mentored youth through the rigorous requirements of the highest honor for young people given by the United States Congress.

Interest & style

Interest: My interest in guest lecturing is driven by a desire to bridge the gap between academic research and real world application. I seek to challenge students to move beyond surface level understanding by interrogating the complex dynamics of crisis governance and organizational behavior. By facilitating an environment of active inquiry, I help future leaders explore the ethical and practical implications of different leadership paradigms. The most rewarding part of instruction is the moment a well placed question leads a student to a transformative insight. Lecturing style: My instructional approach is rooted in the Socratic method, prioritizing critical inquiry and active dialogue over passive observation. I aim to create an engaging classroom environment where students are challenged to interrogate complex organizational theories and public policy frameworks through guided questioning. By fostering a space for intellectual curiosity, I encourage students to develop their own analytical perspectives while grounding their arguments in empirical research and ethical leadership principles.

Semesters available

Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026

Date/time availability

Anytime

Opportunity types

Online lecture, In-person lecture, Career services organized panel/talk, Student organized panel/talk

Lectures per year

As many as available

Prep time

As much time as needed

Willing to travel to

Remote/Hawaii