Anna Dirksen annadirksen

Anna is a strategic communications consultant working with a variety of health and environment organizations. Previously, she led the communications and outreach strategy at the U.N. University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, with a focus on education for sustainable development. She has also worked as deputy director of communications for the global health organization PSI in Washington, D.C., with the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the U.N. Secretariat in New York, and in Rwanda with a global health not-for-profit. She earned her M.S. degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and began her career as a television host, reporter and producer in Canada.

Latest Articles

'Healthy and stable communities' make better business environments

over 10 years ago // Sponsored by Chevron

How has public opinion of private sector development changed over the years and how is business making a positive impact in communities around the world? Devex talks with Steve Green, vice president for policy, government and public affairs at Chevron, about leveraging multistakeholder partnerships for effective and sustainable development.

Engineering a path to sustainable, resilient energy

almost 11 years ago // Engineering the next 100 years

Amos Avidan, senior vice president and manager of corporate engineering and technology at Bechtel, speaks to Devex about how smart, data-centric, technology-driven engineering and design can revolutionize how the world advances sustainable development.

Rebranding Orbis: Seeing the world through a new lens

almost 11 years ago // Sponsored by Orbis

Rebranding added energy to Orbis' global team and positioned the organization to better achieve goals, Jennifer Gregoire, chief marketing and strategic communications officer, shares in this Q&A.

Ways out of the global youth unemployment crisis

almost 11 years ago // #YouthWill Create Opportunity

The world is facing a youth unemployment crisis: Almost 73 million young people are currently seeking work. It's a complex challenge that requires a multifaceted, multistakeholder response.

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