I am currently employed by UbuntuNet Alliance, the regional research and education network for Eastern and Southern Africa, where I serve as the Business Development Officer and Acting Communications Officer. In addition, I am part of a three-member communications team overseeing the operations of the pan-African, EU-funded project, AfricaConnect. I also contribute as a member of the EMEA Regional Expert Group at DataCite, where I provide strategic insights to support management decisions that improve their services offered to the African community.