Winnie Chelagat
@winniechelagat
Development communications specialist driving digital engagement and strategic storytelling for global health.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented development communications professional with 5+ years' experience in global health, gender, and policy settings, skilled in multi-channel content, digital campaigns, and data-driven strategy. I have led communications strategies, delivered measurable audience growth, managed large-scale events and webinars, and overseen website redesigns to improve accessibility and engagement.
I collaborate across coalitions and multicultural teams, coaching youth leaders and building stakeholder partnerships to amplify frontline voices. I bring hands-on experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and Hootsuite, and I am eager to grow within a purpose-driven team where communications can shift systems and elevate impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications Officer
Children in All Policies 2030
Nov 2021 - Jul 2025 (3 years 8 months)
Led implementation of CAP-2030’s communications strategy, growing social audience and engagement by 500%+ over four years and boosting newsletter open rates to 40%. Managed events, website redesign, policy brief launches, and youth advisory communications to increase global reach and stakeholder inclusion.
Social Media Campaign Consultant
Orchid Project
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)
Supported the #TakeASeatForTheSummit campaign, producing multi-channel content and videos that achieved 300,000+ and 183,000+ views respectively, and increased audience growth by 30% in six months while managing newsletters and partner toolkits.
Communications Consultant
United Health Futures
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)
Implemented digital communications and social media strategy to elevate policy reports and conference visibility, led Planet.Health event communications, and redesigned the website using a design-thinking approach to improve usability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United States International University Africa
Master of Arts, Development Communication
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Development Communication with focus on strategic communications for development and policy contexts.
MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation
Certificate, Development Communication
2014 - 2014
Completed a Certificate in Development Communication focused on practical skills for communication in development settings.
Moi University
Bachelor of Science, Information Sciences
2008 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences covering information management, ICT applications, and communication systems.
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