Anna Roberts

Experience

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  Corporate Accountability International

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Campaign Organizing Intern for the Value [the] Meal Campaign

  - Coordinated volunteer actions and nurtured relationships with community leaders to oppose marketing of fast food to children in one of CAI’s many programs targeting corporate abuse of power- Researched the Chicago policy landscape and recruited politicians to champion legislation related to the campaign.

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  Interpeace

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Communications Intern

  - Prepared for the launch of an updated website by developing web content detailing the peacebuilding programs that Interpeace runs throughout the world.- Drafted social media posts for Facebook and Twitter regarding Interpeace events and new program developments.- Spearheaded the organization of a photo library using a new media management tool.

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  SKDKnickerbocker

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2017

  Political and Public Affairs Intern

  - Conducted research to help advise clients on strategic initiatives and to identify key media targets.- Drafted press releases and the newsletter for the Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Practice.- Pitched client developments and upcoming events to reporters at national and local levels.

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  Marathon Strategies LLC

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  - Managed client relations for a multinational corporation and a trade organization, maintaining forward progress and driving a steady stream of content.- Devised and executed media strategy to insert clients’ key messages into existing discussions, while identifying new areas to create a meaningful narrative.- Maintained prior responsibilities. - Drafted op-eds, press releases, memos and media plans for a wide variety of corporate and nonprofit clients.- Tracked media coverage, identifying opportunities for clients to engage, and pitched client news to curated media lists to amplify local and national media coverage.- Composed a daily newsletter for a nonprofit client to drive stakeholder engagement and raise awareness of ongoing initiatives.

  • Senior Communications Associate

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Communications Associate

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
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  Disasters Emergency Committee

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Graduate Consultant

  - Conducted research with three other LSE student consultants to identify lessons learned by DEC member agencies during the 2011 East Africa Crisis response, to what extent these lessons were applied during the 2017 response to a second crisis, and innovative best practices. - Analysis centered on nine primary categories identified throughout the research including accountability and adherence to humanitarian standards; coordination of emergency and long-term responses; building local capacity; cultural competency; cooperation and information sharing; consideration of gender and vulnerable populations; monitoring and evaluation; and sustainability.- Final deliverable was in the format of an 8,000-word consultative report and presentation to LSE and client. Show less

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  ICF

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2023

  As a project manager, I oversaw a ~$5.1 million portfolio of complex projects in sustainable urban development, resilient infrastructure development, green economic growth, urban planning, and policy dialogue for MDBs and bilateral partners. I oversaw project level budget analysis; forecasting and financial management; risk monitoring and mitigation; client and stakeholder engagement; reporting; quality assurance; and project progress tracking.I led and supported business development processes including conducting research to inform strategic positioning, competitor analysis and financial viability decisions. I drafted compelling and creative bid content and develop convincing capacity statements, project references and other marketing collateral.As a gender & inclusion specialist, I (co-)authored reports and provided technical assistance related to gender equality & social inclusion in urban development / resilient infrastructure projects. With my communications background, I developed and led implementation of project-level and business-level communications strategies. Show less

  • Senior Consultant - Communications & Gender/Inclusion Specialist, Climate Action & Int'l Development

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Consultant - Communications & Gender/Inclusion Specialist, International Development

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Junior Consultant - International Development

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  • International Development Intern

    Mar 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Development Pathways Ltd

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024