"Every human being is a puzzle of need. Learn to be the missing piece and they will give you anything."
John Ngor Deng Garang is a South Sudanese communications professional, graphic designer, and social impact leader specializing in regional development and community storytelling. He has managed corporate and non-profit communications initiatives across multiple African nations, including South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Ghana, and currently serves as the Communications Lead for Education Bridge. Recognized globally for his leadership and media acumen, Garang is a CNN Academy Fellow, a UNLEASH Innovation Lab Talent, and a Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) alumnus. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the African Leadership University and is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar pursuing a Master's degree at Sciences Po Paris.
John is currently pursuing a Master of Communications, Media, and Creative Industries at Sciences Po France School of Management and Impact, in Paris. He applies his skills in communication, strategy, and engagement to create meaningful impact. Whether managing projects, writing compelling narratives, or leading partnerships, his work consistently stands out and strengthens organizations.
Throughout his career, John has developed close to 1000 content pieces, managed social media platforms that saw rapid growth, expanded the online presence of organizations, and facilitated key partnerships through strategic communication. He has also facilitated learning experiences, coordinated projects, and built meaningful partnerships. His greatest strength lies in communication and engagement; understanding people, bridging gaps, and ensuring messages resonate.
Beyond his professional work, John has been actively involved in several programs that have shaped his leadership and entrepreneurial mindset. He has participated in the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab as talent, the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), the UN Conference of Youth on Climate Change as a delegate, the Take Action Lab, and the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation on Entrepreneurship. Each of these experiences has refined his ability to lead, innovate, and create lasting change.
John believes leadership is about more than just results; it's about relationships, trust, and lasting impact. His journey reflects resilience, skill, and the power of opportunity. John dedicates every interaction to proving that South Sudanese professionals can thrive and contribute on the global stage.
Sciences Po
Paris, France
School of Management and Impact
Master of Communications, Media & Creative Industries
August 2026 – June 2028
African Leadership University
Kigali, Rwanda
School of Business & Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Leadership — First Class Honours
May 2023 – July 2026
Most people call me Ghost, a nickname that dates back to my high school days. It came from how I easily disappear where trouble smells.
I enjoy traveling, reading books, wildlife photography, trying new restaurants, and playing board games.
Alumnus of the African Leadership University, graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership in July 2026. Now a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Sciences Po France, pursuing a Master of Communications, Media and Creative Industries at the School of Management and Impact in Paris.
I like lions in all their greatness, they represent majesty, strength, courage, justice, and military might. And to add to it, it's known as the king of beasts. Their awe-inspiring strength and dominance captures my imagination.
I would visit La Popa Monastery in Cartagena, Colombia.
It wasn't a lecture, a grade, or a campus event. It was a house party. I'll carry the memories with me always!
Don't carry any guilt for the past. Don't carry baggage. Leave everything that's holding you back, leave everything that holds you from soaring high. Don't look back. It's a new day, new fight, fight hard, very hard, but fight clean. Don't carry any amount of guilt. You won't be able to run fast and long in life. Never look back on the past. Nobody knows your heart better than you. Trust your instincts. Never let anyone cast a shadow on your sunshine.