Grace Kinyua

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  • Timeline

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

    Human Rights Education Outreach Coordinator - Digital Media Strategy

    Amnesty International Kenya
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

    Media Public Relations Intern

    Rwazi
    Current Company
    Feb 2023 - May 2024

    Public Speaking Coach and Judge

    African Debate Academy
  • About me

    Communications & Policy Analyst | Award-Winning Public Speaker | Expert in International Relations & Digital Strategy | Passionate about Women's Empowerment & Human Rights.

  • Education

    • La trobe university

      2024 - 2026
      Master of international development international development
    • United states international university - africa

      2016 - 2021
      Bachelor of arts - ba international relations international relations and affairs

      Activities and Societies: - Spoken Arts and Debate Society - Member competing regionally in debate & public speaking. I initially served as a debate trainer & transitioned to public speaking training. - Young Diplomats Forum - Actively partcipated in the weekly meetings discussing politics, policy change, and human rights. Consequently, I participated in Model United Nations sessions. - HeforShe Club- I served as a club secretary, as we discussed the protection and empowerment of women and their rights by all genders. Relevant Coursework: Negotiation and Mediation, East Africa in World Affairs, Africa International Relations, Mechanisms of International Communication, Peace and Security Studies, International Security. Key project: Understanding the role of women in peace building initiatives in Africa.

  • Experience

    • Amnesty international kenya

      Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
      Human rights education outreach coordinator - digital media strategy

      - Analyzed socio-political and economic global trends and policies to create informative and engaging content, for online engagement.- Assisted in the coordinating and facilitating various human rights education training sessions, including the Human Rights Campaigners' 2nd Cohort, with over 100 participants.- Conducted background research and managed communication for onboarding and interviewing guests during education and training sessions.- Assisted in drafting and creating post-training session emails, enhancing participant retention and engagement by recapping sessions, and communication around subsequent trainings Show less

    • Rwazi

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
      Media public relations intern

      - Developed and executed a social media strategy that increased engagement by 30% based on digital trends, brand guidelines and reviewing engagement analytics. - Established the foundation and action points for a comprehensive brand book, enhancing brand consistency.- Conducted interviews and hosted guests for social media platforms, including an Instagram live series featuring our top performers, and the Rwazi Virtual Mixer Event, engaging with over 4 stakeholders in the gig economy for youth self-empowerment.- Led strategy meetings for content creation and image design, resulting in a 20% increase in follower growth.- Wrote and edited copy for social media, weekly resources for the mailing list, LinkedIn articles, and Medium, increasing audience engagement by 15%. Show less

    • African debate academy

      Feb 2023 - May 2024
      Public speaking coach and judge

      - Formulation of creative, challenging and thought provoking speaking topics for children aged 8- 16 around socio-economic, environment based, technology, political and media related issues. - Assisting in the cordination of over 500 students during tournaments, and specifially those participating in public speaking. - Training and coaching students on public speaking best practices. This includes navigating stage fright, confidence, being compelling, use of tone and intonation, and audience engagement. - Coordinating a team of over 15 judges during tournaments, ensuring all relevant submissions have been entered correctly, overseeing their feedback to students, and responding to all queries or complaints by students, judges, and patrons. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Upscaling existing and reliable community leadership

      Friedrich naumann foundation for freedom & chapter iv institute
      May 2021
    • The fundamentals of digital marketing

      Google digital skills for africa
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • International computer driving license

      Icdl africa
      Apr 2016
    • Human rights campaigners training

      Amnesty international kenya
      Jan 2020
    • Digital marketing

      Hubspot academy
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Social media marketing certification course

      Hubspot academy
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Global Speaker of the Month Global UniTalks Oct 2020 Following a selection of global speakers , I joined talented orators to speak on the topic 'let the world hear your voice' and emerged as the winner . My speech covered the importance of information in advocacy , and how we all have a responsibility to speak up.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Debate Icon 2020 Kenya National Debate Council 2020 Following a series of debates surrounding retrenchment in the age of COVID-19 , Christianity and feminism , and the association of economic crimes and poverty, I emerged as the winner of the Debate Icons Project.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Best Speaker United States International University- Africa Jul 2019 I emerged as the top speaker in the first Intervarsity debate held by the rebranded Public Speaking club that covered themes such as African development , women's rights , data privacy , and human rights.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Finalist in Debate and Public Speaking at East African Universities Debate Championship Kenya National Debate Council 2019 A debate and public speaking tournament with contestants from the East African region focusing on Pan-African issues, international affairs , innovation and technology, environmental and gender issues.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Winner Public Speaking , Scholars' Festival 2019 Kenya National Debate Council 2019 Following the theme of sexual harassment in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Foundation , I won the Public Speaking award at the annual national Scholars' Festival.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Winner Route to Food Debate Kenya National Debate Council 2019 A debate concerning food security in Kenya and the politics of GMOs and access to nutritious and adequate food.
    • Awarded to Grace Kinyua
      Winner Public Speaking, Zanzibar Opens Tanzanian Competitive Rhetoric Organization Regional Debate and Public Speaking Competition in Zanzibar surrounding themes of African development and socio-political issues.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Debate and Public Speaking Trainer

      Issued by United Nations Office at Nairobi on Jan 2019
      United Nations Office at NairobiAssociated with Grace Kinyua
    • Public Speaking and Debate Trainer

      Issued by United States International University - Africa on Jan 2018
      United States International University - AfricaAssociated with Grace Kinyua
    • Talent Manager

      Issued by United States International University - Africa on Sept 2019
      United States International University - AfricaAssociated with Grace Kinyua
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Harvard University Center for African Studies on Jan 2018
      Harvard University Center for African StudiesAssociated with Grace Kinyua