Dr Ciriaka Gitonga holds
* Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Psychology) Kenyatta University
* Master of Educational Psychology Kenyatta University,
* Diploma in Human Resource Cambridge University
* Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) Kenyatta University

Dr Gitonga is a
* Certified Doctoral Supervisor by Center for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (2019);
* Certified Global Career Development Facilitator, National Career Development Association;
* Advanced Counselling Association of International School in Africa

Dr Gitonga
* Is a Senior Lecturer and Dean School of Education and Social Sciences/Senior Lecturer University of Embu: Previous she served as Director Pan Africa Christian University
* The Founding Chair Education Deans Forum Kenya a caucus for all Deans of Schools of Education in Kenya
* Has served as a member of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform where she served as that Chair Teacher Education and Management Sub Committee
* Is a prolific researcher who has won several Funded Research Grants in Education issues
* Has served a lead consultant in the development of several education policies in various sectors of education

Previously Dr Gitonga Served as
* Director Kenya Community Centre for Learning Special Needs Institution
* School Psychologist at the The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi
* Home Science Teacher and CoD Applied Subjects, Rural High School for 10 years
Dr Gitonga is a member of several Professional Bodies/ Technical Committee
1. Member: Women in Education Research in Kenya (WERK)
2. University Education Technical Committee Member (KEBS)
3. Advisory Committee: Child Protection and Advocacy Network
4. Founding Member: Embu County Child Protection and Advocacy Network
5. Founding Chair of Career Development Association of Kenya (CDAK)
6. Member: Differently Talented Society of Kenya

Dr Gitonga has published over 20 journal articles and 2 books and 1 Book chapter