Introducing our New Chief Operating Officer

#defyhatenow is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Marina Modi. Marina has joined the #defyhatenow South Sudan team as the Chief Operating Officer.

Marina is an advocacy journalist who is passionate about communication for development. With a Bachelors in Mass Communications, an MFA in Nonfiction storytelling/Visual communication for social change and years of working with the community, she understands the power of media and communication in shaping society. Currently, she is interested in developing and executing projects and programs that steer community development. She is a team player who believes in and practices “the talent of many bundled together, makes a strong one” principle.

Marina is a casual writer and an infographic designer with a specific focus on matters of social concern in her free time. Marina is also an advocacy journalist who is passionate about communication for development.