Professional Experience:
Over 11 years of work experience with private sector, consulting firms, NGOs and donor organizations across 8 countries in Asia, Africa, South America and Caribbean.
As Health Communication Specialist with Center for Disease Control (CDC), US government donor agency in Ethiopia, responsible for review of internal and external communications of CDC and health communication programs of partner organizations, including writing, editing and finalizing of country operating plans (COP).
As a consultant for Howard Delafield International (USA) provided guidance and implementation support to US Govt. Agencies, their local counterparts, Government agencies and implementing partners on social marketing, behavior change communication and Private Sector Partnerships. Worked across Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean.
Also worked with international advertising agencies and research firms on commercial brands such as Lux, Sunsilk, Pepsi and social projects for UNICEF, UNDP, Save the Children among others.