Ceikia Stanard
Founder & CEO
Ceikia is a thoughtful, hardworking, family-oriented professional who enjoys connecting with people, laughing, and having fun. Her personality is very energetic and animated. She is an avid traveler and life-long learner who aspires to be great at whatever she does.
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Though not ideal, her childhood has given her the resilience to progress through many challenges and obstacles throughout her life. Her family is her biggest blessing and her motivation to strive to be better and do better.
Why She Started Borrowed Hope, INC.?
Despite her meager beginnings and unfavorable circumstances, Ceikia has always had a source of light, optimism, and hope in her grandmother.  Though not always earned, her grandmother showed her unconditional love, trust, and encouragement. Ceikia's grandmother has been her source of hope and inspiration, which has been instrumental in changing the trajectory of her life.  Ceikia wants to be able to give that same HOPE and inspiration to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds like her own, which is why she started a non-profit.
Professional Background
Ceikia is a professional in the pharmaceutical industry and has held a variety of roles with increasing responsibilities over the past 17 years. Â She has her Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Management Information Systems. Â Her career began in the field of IT and Business Technology and has evolved over the years through a variety of functional roles including Audit, Compliance, Marketing Operations, Business Operations, Commercial Integration and Medical Quality.
