I am a storyteller with a background in journalism, working across health, gender, and climate within the development sector. My work focuses on capturing lived experiences and translating complex programs, research, and policies into stories that are human, grounded, and meaningful for diverse audiences.
I began my career as a journalist, where I learned how stories shape public understanding and influence the way social issues are discussed. That foundation now informs my work in development, where storytelling is not only about visibility, but about building empathy, trust, and connection between communities, organizations, and decision-makers.
I have worked across sectors including agriculture, education, health, and gender, contributing to campaigns, publications, and narrative projects that help development initiatives communicate their purpose and impact. My approach centers on listening first—ensuring that stories remain rooted in lived experience while staying aligned with evidence and context.
I hold a Master’s degree in Communications, with academic training in media framing, public relations, and social media. My dissertation explored food security framing in Indonesia, strengthening my understanding of how narratives is shaped in mass media.
As a storyteller, I support organizations in documenting journeys, amplifying underrepresented voices, and making development work more accessible and relatable—without simplifying the realities behind it.
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