Written by Andreas Ruth Deolinda
Andréas Ruth Deolinda is a Pan-African narrative artist whose work spans poetry, literary journalism, and creative expression. Over the past eight years, her practice has integrated research, storytelling, activism, youth engagement, and community development.
Through The Harvest Africa, she documents “Africa Between Headlines,” aiming to shift perspectives rather than change the narrative itself. Her work is rooted in ethical journalism, cultural inquiry, and lived experience. She actively resists oversimplified or extractive storytelling about Africa. In addition to journalism, Andréas leads creative education and community initiatives. She uses writing, drama, and visual arts to foster expression, critical reflection, and social transformation. As Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Harvest Africa, she combines journalism, documentary storytelling, research, creative production, and public dialogue. She also develops community-centred projects in collaboration with the people whose stories she tells.
As Creative Content Writer at IMPROVLearning, Andréas applies her editorial and narrative expertise to the B2B sector, shaping content and social media strategies in fleet and traffic safety. She translates industry knowledge, behavioral science, and traffic safety research into accessible editorial content, connecting specialized expertise with businesses and their audiences.
Blog Posts
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Fleet Operations
The stories your drivers tell are shaping your safety culture
There’s a story that many truck drivers know: a driver flips his truck, a fire breaks out, and his seatbelt …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in CDL Training
The trucking fraud crackdown is exposing a bigger training problem risk
In July, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) deployed 175 investigators across 40 states to review nearly 400 Entry-Level …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in Driver Safety
When Fleet Stopped Being Just a Cost Center: The Technology, People, and Decisions Shaping What Comes Next
Sherry Calkins is a recognized leader in the fleet industry with nearly three decades of experience in government and private-sector …
By Andreas Ruth Deolinda in CDL Training
What Is a Class C License and How to Get One
The term “Class C” can be confusing. For many drivers, a Class C license refers to a standard, non-commercial license …
