Kendra Poole

Background

About Kendra Poole

I am a communications specialist working at the nexus of creative storytelling, strategic communications, and international development. I am passionate about utilizing my expertise to help organizations meet their communications and outreach goals through crafting compelling narratives, cultivating strategic partnerships, harnessing the power of digital media, and more. I place a strong emphasis on the value of human-centered storytelling and localized/community-led approaches. With a robust professional background spanning over a decade, I also bring a wealth of versatile experience in journalism, project management, and stakeholder engagement across various sectors, primarily in the international development, human rights, and nonprofit sectors. I speak both Swahili and Spanish with professional proficiency and have extensive experience living, traveling, and working in East Africa and Central America.