Cecilia is a dynamic communications professional with over 14 years of experience spanning the media and development sectors. A passionate storyteller and strategic communicator, Cecilia brings a wealth of expertise in brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, digital strategy and website development.

In the media (New Vision), Cecilia made her mark as an award-winning multimedia investigative journalist, renowned for uncovering powerful stories affecting the common person. Her work spotlighted critical issues such as child trafficking, bribery and corruption scandals in the public sector that sparked dialogues, leading to policy change and the rescue of over 200 Karimojong girls who were being trafficked to Kenya’s capital Nairobi for domestic work.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic and Corporate Communication, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Makerere University, Uganda Management Institute and Uganda Christian University respectively. She is a member of the Public Relations Association of Uganda and has received both national and global recognition for her work; notably 2023 ChildFund International’s Black History Makers, the African Centre for Media Excellence, Voice of America, the International Center for Journalists Knight Fellowship, as well as the African and Global Investigative Journalism Networks.

She has attained several specialized training on child Safeguarding, ethics and compliance, leadership skills, habits of highly effective employees and designing communication strategies for development and social change