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Akampurira Mercy

@akampuriramercy

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Social media manager and podcast host using digital storytelling to grow engaged communities and drive civic action.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven team where I can craft social content and digital storytelling, analyze performance, and build engaged communities—turning strategy into action that increases civic participation and amplifies every voice.

I’m a social media manager with experience managing digital platforms for more than 11 brands, and I’ve learned how powerful digital storytelling can be in bringing people together, inspiring action, and building engaged communities. In my current role, I develop social media strategies, create engaging content, analyze performance metrics, and manage online communities across Instagram and TikTok.

I host the Tempered Youth Collective podcast, where I facilitate conversations on leadership, identity, purpose, and personal growth—strengthening my storytelling, communication, and audience engagement. I also stay grounded in community impact through volunteering with the Chat Trash Mapping initiative, and I’ve led a team to a Top 10 finish in the Makerere University Innovation Competition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Volunteer

Chat Trash Mapping

Volunteered with the Chat Trash Mapping initiative to collect and map waste around Makerere University to promote a cleaner environment and community responsibility.

Volunteering Environmental Clean Up Community Engagement Data Collection

Podcast Host

Tempered Youth Collective

Hosted the Tempered Youth Collective podcast, facilitating conversations on leadership, identity, purpose, and personal growth.

Storytelling Communication Audience Engagement Leadership Identity Personal Growth

Team Lead

Makerere University Innovation Competition

Led a team to a Top 10 finish in the Makerere University Innovation Competition.

Team Leadership Collaboration Problem Solving Leadership Under Pressure

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University

Activities and societies: Volunteered in the Chat Trash Mapping initiative collecting and mapping waste around Makerere University; led a team to a Top 10 finish in the Makerere University Innovation Competition.

Participated in Makerere University community and leadership activities, including the Chat Trash Mapping initiative and the Makerere University Innovation Competition.