Coby joins the USGLC with six years of experience in communications and storytelling. Most recently she spent two years with the Digital Impact Alliance at the United Nations Foundation. In that role, she managed a wide range of responsibilities such as writing press releases, managing social media accounts, developing key messaging for the organization, and developing communication strategies. Prior to UNF, Coby spent four years working at international women’s rights organizations producing content, managing social media accounts, and gathering story telling materials in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Bosnia. She holds a B.A from Wheaton College – MA and a M.Sc from the London School of Economics. Originally from Maine, Coby is happy to call Washington, D.C home.
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