Layih Butake

Background

About Layih Butake

Dr. Layih Butake is a versatile, results-oriented communications and program management professional with 15+ years of corporate communications experience focusing on non-profit, program management, and research in the higher education and international development sectors. Holder of certificates in Public Policy Analysis (London School of Economics and Political Science) and Strategy Execution for Public Leadership (Harvard Business School), a Master’s in Corporate Communication, a PhD in Performing Arts and Cinematography studies, four certifications in Project Management (PRINCE 2 Foundation & Practitioner and Project Management for Development Professionals (1 & 2)), a Core Humanitarian Certification and certificates in crisis, humanitarian communication and public relations, Layih brings a unique perspective from the blend of her academic and corporate background. Before joining AKADEMIYA2063, Layih served as Acting Director of Communications at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Global Secretariat, previously holding the positions of Senior Outreach Manager and Communications and Outreach Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the same organization. Other roles held include Adjunct Lecturer at the Performance and Visual Arts Unit of the University of Buea and the Department of Arts and Archaeology at the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, and Research Officer at the S.T. Muna Foundation. A highly passionate creative and superior writer with a solid background in strategy, content development and research, she is exceptionally skilled in scripting and directing audio-visual productions for promotional campaigns. Content development, creative writing, and the conception of a wide range of communications collateral, as well as events, media relations, program management, and policy analysis, are central to her work.