Introduction
A storyteller at heart, Vanesha is deeply passionate about the power of stories in driving civic movements. As the Communications and Advocacy Manager at Kota Kita, she combines her field journalism training with a diverse experience in communications for development to execute compelling media & communication strategies that raise public awareness and stimulate citizen participation on pressing urban issues. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Journalism with a minor in Sociology from Seattle Pacific University, and has contributed to media outlets such as the Jakarta Globe, the Jakarta Post, iBAN magazine, and the Next Billion.
Expert
A storyteller at heart, Vanesha is deeply passionate about the power of stories in driving civic movements. As the Communications and Advocacy Manager at Kota Kita, she combines her field journalism training with a diverse experience in communications for development to execute compelling media & communication strategies that raise public awareness and stimulate citizen participation on pressing urban issues. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Journalism with a minor in Sociology from Seattle Pacific University, and has contributed to media outlets such as the Jakarta Globe, the Jakarta Post, iBAN magazine, and the Next Billion.
Fields of expertise: Communication and information/ICTs, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Social change / social transformations