Becky Band Jain

About Becky Band Jain

I\'m an enterprising strategic comms professional with almost 20 years of experience across the international development and humanitarian nexus. Optimist and pragmatic idealist. Network weaver and bridge builder. My specific areas of expertise are: Leading communications and content strategies and systems Translating complex topics into plain language and human interest stories Managing and mentoring people across projects I\'m currently based in MD, and have lived in India, the UK and France. I speak French, Spanish and some Hindi. I\'m a polymath and in my free time, I like to learn about a wide range of subjects. I also write creative nonfiction and am active in local sustainability efforts.

Experience

1. Writer and Editor, Global Health (Consultant)

   Abt Global

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Develop donor- and media-savvy content and coverage profiling Abt expertise and thought leadership in health aligned with account-focused marketing plans and new business opportunities-Produce high-quality written materials, including blogs, reports, white papers, and press releases tailored for diverse audiences at global and country levels-Develop, write, and tailor messaging, talking points, presentations, slipsheets, and other products and ensure all materials adhere to Abt and client standards, including accessible, inclusive, and plain language.

Education

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  MSc, Gender, Development, and Globalisation

  2005 — 2006

• Terra.do

  Climate Fellowship

• The New School

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Nonfiction

  2014 — 2016

• Wesleyan University

  College of Social Studies, Government, history, economics & philosoph

  1999 — 2003