Priyanka Mukherjee
Communications Specialist
Phone 0421690507
Email priyanka.m18@gmail.com
Address Sydney, Australia
ABOUT
What's in a story? Values, emotions, reflections, a dash of remorse, a pint of hope and so much more! Stories are what make us and what we make of them. A passionate storyteller, an avid reader, an astute observer and a strategic thinker; words that ring hollow without a story. Want to know my story? Read on...
For as long as I remember, working with people to help them, was my calling. A graduate degree in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work was a natural progression. Decisions, strengthened by volunteering with small local NGOs. The writing was a catharsis; an output to capture the turbulence of teenage proclivities and heartbreaks (mostly).
But then travel happened. To the forked lines of countries divided and to homes built on losses and apathy. To brutal realities of violence as an outcome of gender and identity, to forest-dwelling communities attempting to co-exit. To individuals attempting to survive in the face of natural and man-made disasters. My tryst with writing was soon cemented to a passion for non-profits storytelling.
I have written numerous human interest stories and articles featured internationally. Read my stories here.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Content Development- Annual reports, Brochures, Program Reports, Donor Reports, Human Interest Stories, Articles
Strategic Communication- Press Release, White Paper, Communication Strategy,Blogs, EDM
Social media content and analytics- Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter
Website content development- strategic content, content research and development
Teambuilding and Collaboration- Stakeholder management, Organizational Development, Staff survey and Workshop
InDesign and Canva for Brochures and Communication materials
Verbal communication and networking skills
SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and Mail chimp
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2021- Present
Head of Content and Strategic Communications
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
Sydney, NSW
2020-2021
Marketing Specialist
Rotary Club of Hornby District
Sydney, NSW
2015-2019
Consultant
WaterAid, USAID
India
2012-2015
Senior Program Officer, Communications
Centre for Catalyzing Change
India
Policy Associate
MCH, USAID
India
2011-2012
2009-2011
Regional Information and Communication Officer
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DanChurch Aid | Delhi, India
EDUCATION
2001-2004
Delhi University
Bachelor's in Sociology ( Hons)
India
2004-2006
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Masters of Social Work
India
2020
University of Sydney
Certificate in Mental Health
Sydney, Australia
WORK EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present
Communications Manager
Islamic Relief Australia
Sydney, NSW
2020-2021
Marketing Specialist
Rotary Club of Hornby District
Sydney, NSW
2015-2019
Consultant
WaterAid, USAID
India
2015-2019
2007-2009
Consultant
Planning Commission of India
India
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Human Impact stories published in International magazines- Reliefweb and Communication Initiative
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Over 50 stories for offline and online platforms
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Co-Author on the Indian Government Guidelines on Safe Motherhood
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6.5 million US dollars secured through bids for projects on Girls and Women's Health, manual scavenging and domestic violence projects
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3000% increase in reach and impressions over a 7 month period of social media engagement
EDUCATION
2004-2006
Masters in Social Work ( Criminology and Correctional Administration)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
2001-2004
Bachelors ( Honours) Sociology
Delhi University
India
2020
Certificate in Psychiatry and Mental Health
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
2001-2004
Certificate in International Women's Health and Human Rights
Stanford University
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Sydney, Australia
2021
NonProfit Ready
Certificate in Marketing Essentials for Non-Profits
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