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Ithaca, NY Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECAREER SUMMARYDedicated professional with five years of experience in sustainable development and social justice, a unique perspective in climate change journalism and reproductive health communication. Fluent in French and English, with expertise in data collection and analysis, agriculture, food security, and the circular economy. Passionate about using informed storytelling to empower communities and promote sustainable solutions. EDUCATIONCornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ithaca, NY 05/2024 Masters in Global DevelopmentCapstone project: Climate risks on Sahelian agriculture: Adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers in NigerAbdou Moumouni University Niamey, NigerMasters in English Language, Literature, and Civilization: 02/2017 Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Literature, and Civilization 06/2013 WORK HISTORYNational Office of Publishing and Press-ONEP 05/2018 - 08/2023 Journalist, Head of International Desk Niamey, Niger Applied the Media Foundation training--authored two articles on the intersection of food security and climate change resulting in ONEP award as Best Journalist of April 2023 Article on malaria medicines shortage in some community health centers and lack of citizen awareness that they were available for free. This article resulted in action by heath authorities including supply of the centers and launching of an awareness campaign that medicines were free. Reported on high-level government activities--delivered comprehensive reports on national and international affairs Analyzed and translated international news--rewrote articles to make them accessible to the national audience Created articles promoting women's and children's rights and well-being Awarded 2nd place by UNICEF/ Niger in Print Media category for article Maternal and Child Health: Low Awareness of danger signs during pregnancyMedia Foundation for West Africa 01/2022 - 03/2023 Climate Change Journalism Fellowship Accra, Ghana Advocated for recognition of rural women's heightened vulnerability to climate crisis, reaching over 10,000 readers Evaluated agricultural research efforts in Niger, examining the intersection of food security and climate changePopulation Services International (PSI) / Niger 03/2018 - 12/2019 Communication Officer in Reproductive Health Niamey, Niger Coordinated a team of 5 female health agents who facilitated over 100 discussions on sexual and reproductive health topics in target neighborhoods of the capital city. Following discussions agents provided counseling and referrals to health centers. Organized and led meetings/discussions with local and community leaders on reproductive health. Managed data analysis and preparation of team reports to PSI/Niger Sahel Consultancy Group 10/2016 - 04/2017Research Assistant Niamey, Niger Conducted 200+ interviews, administered household questionnaires, and facilitated focus groups for World Bank-funded social safety net program in rural Niger Oversaw data quality checks and generated daily reports to facilitate program evaluation and decision- makingPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCertificate On Climate Change and Public Health: 03/2024 The Peoples-Praxis Course (online)African Media Representatives Training Program (AFMED) 11/2019 Istanbul, TurkeySELECTED NEWS ARTICLES AUTHORED (LINKED) The World Bank has issued a warning over "Niger's current extremely alarming environmental situation" based on the country's Environmental Performance Index, 07/2023 Rural women and income-generating activities: Small scale business as an alternative for economic empowerment, 05/2023 Climate change in Niger: An additional burden for women in the village of Kon Bri, 04/2023 Agricultural research and climate change in Niger: A "Marshall Plan" to keep INRAN afloat, 04/2023 Maternal and Child Health: Low awareness of danger signs during pregnancy, 11/2022 Urban Sanitation: An Effective Way to Fight Against Malaria, 07/2022 UNICEF's Approach for Resilience in Niger: Multisectoral Interventions in the Diffa Region, 03/2022 Libor flooding: Banigoungou community was severely affected, 09/2020 LANGUAGESFrench: Fluent English: Fluent Hausa: Fluent spoken Zarma: Fluent spoken |
