I debuted my career in a newsroom before transitioning into communicating women's rights to policymakers through creative campaigns. I am proud to be part of the Quote This Woman+ database of experts, which curates voices like mine to ensure gender diversity in the media and beyond.As a communication, advocacy, and research professional with 10 years of extensive experience in NGOs and non-profits across Kenya and Africa, I specialize in fields such as journalism, gender-based violence, reproductive health, advocacy, and communication.I leverage my media and advocacy expertise to identify strategic opportunities for partners to advance their initiatives across countries and continents. I have coordinated, and executed campaigns for various organizations, developed projects at both country and continent levels, and trained staff, journalists, and interest groups on social development issues, including gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health.My experience in organizing and moderating science café discussions for scientists, policymakers, and the media in East Africa, as well as facilitating workshops and conferences for coalitions and effective media usage, has enabled me to translate complex issues to the public and policymakers. I have a solid background in social research and translating research to support stakeholder engagement at the policy level.🎖 Notable Accomplishments include:➲ Developed the "25 conversations in 25 schools in Africa" campaign, highlighting the voices of young girls and bringing them into decision-making rooms at both the AU and country levels, ultimately making a significant impact.➲ Nominated as the only African journalist to attend the International Academy of Sciences Conference in Beijing, China, and later worked with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to highlight Africa's health priorities, which involved traveling to malaria-prone countries in Africa and discussing health financing at a global level.➲ Invited by USAID to speak about Female Genital Mutilation and effective communication strategies in Washington, DC.➲ Produced conference newspapers and media events at major international conferences, including the G8 Summit of 2005, the Family Planning Conference in Kampala 2009, CHOGM, and AU summits, and interviewed figures such as Tony Blair and Bob Geldof.Overall, I am passionate about promoting gender diversity and equality and leveraging my skills to effect positive change in the world.