I lead on all communication activities at the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). My role is to showcase clean off-grid and decentralised solutions as a financially viable alternative for supplying electricity to isolated regions in developing countries.With a background in environmental science, my passion is to bring sustainable development to the forefront. I have experience implementing results-orientated campaigns on issues related to renewable energy, green procurement and waste.Specialties: strategic communications, media relations, visual identity, digital outreach, copywriting (newsletters, brochures, publications, etc.), event organisation (forums, matchmaking, stakeholder dialogues).Areas of expertise: access to energy, rural electrification, private sector involvement (especially SMEs and start-ups from developing and emerging markets), renewables, climate change, sustainable development.