Yeama Sarah Thompson is a trailblazing figure in the realm of journalism and media development, whose lifelong dedication to promoting human rights transparency, open data, and media literacy has left an indelible mark on Sierra Leone’s media landscape. Born with a passion for storytelling, she embarked on a remarkable journey that would see her rise from a cub reporter to the first female Managing Director of the Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA), while founding numerous initiatives that shaped the nation’s media landscape.