Mehreen Sheikh is an External Relations Officer for the World Bank's South Asia region. She is a global communications strategist specializing in international development, +10 years’ experience in strategic communications, message development, media relations/partnership, social media outreach, blog writing, campaign development, event management—including events with Malala, Bono, Hillary Clinton, among others. Deep understanding of development subjects and thorough background in Economics. Identify and mitigate potential risks, regularly engage with media on high-level World Bank reports/products, finding interesting angles to promote the Bank’s work in ending poverty. Master’s degree in Economics with a focus in Development; additional courses completed from the Communications Graduate program at Johns Hopkins University—Public Relations Writing, Branding and Advertising.
Specialties: Strategy, Communications, Economics, International Development, Media/ Public Relations, Digital Media Communications, Project Management, Event Management, Google/YouTube Marketing, Blog Writing, Social Media Tools, Develop/Execute High-level Corporate Campaigns.