Makiko Kitamura

Maki joined TDR in January 2019 as communications officer, previously supporting WHO’s Department of Information, Evidence and Research. That followed a decade working as a journalist with news organizations in London, Tokyo, New York and Dakar. 

At TDR, she leads the planning and implementation of communications and advocacy initiatives to promote TDR and showcase its impact. This includes shaping compelling narratives and campaigns to support fundraising efforts, stakeholder engagement and reporting to TDR’s governing bodies (Joint Coordinating Board, Standing Committee and Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee). With a background in economics and international studies, she is happy to apply her journalistic skills to tell the many inspiring stories of the vast TDR community.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makiko-kitamura-a145465/