Sosamma Samuel-Burnett

Sosamma Samuel-Burnett is an Affiliate Faculty member in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Colorado Christian University, part of the College of Undergraduate Studies. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in human rights advocacy and higher education, she brings extensive experience from both academic and policy domains.

Her educational background includes a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Minnesota Law School, with an emphasis in International Human Rights Law and Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (B.S.F.S.) from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, concentrating in International Politics: Law, Relations, and Organization.

Her research and professional interests center on human rights, global justice, public policy, and the integration of faith with social advocacy. She has worked extensively in nonprofit leadership, international advocacy, and community engagement, focusing on justice education, leadership development, and systemic change.

Although no scholarly publications are listed in the provided text, her work reflects deep engagement with issues of racial and gender equity, human trafficking, and faith-based humanitarian efforts, suggesting interdisciplinary contributions across law, policy, ethics, and global studies.

• Dr. Joan King International Woman of Vision Honoree (2018)
• L'Oreal Women of Worth Nominee (2017)
• L'Oreal Women of Worth Nominee (2018)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Nominee in Colorado (2019)

Samuel-Burnett has advised numerous organizations on justice, leadership, and nonprofit management. She founded G.L.O.B.A.L Justice and has held leadership roles in multiple advocacy groups. She has also contributed to educational institutions and community accountability committees in Colorado and California. While no formal grants are mentioned, her roles as founder, director, and fellow indicate significant project and organizational leadership.

She is a fellow in geopolitics/global justice with the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University and serves on the board of Agape International Mission, previously serving as board chair for 10 years. She has also been involved with Shoulder-to-Shoulder, the National Day of Prayer in Northern Colorado, and various church-based global missions initiatives, reflecting a strong commitment to community and global service.