Profile

Alis Okonji is a science and communications professional. Before joining Report for the World, Alis was the Partners Manager at Syli's climateXchange program. Alis established and managed the communications at InfoNile, a network of geo-journalists reporting on water and the environment in the Nile Basin. She has successfully established innovative approaches to climate reportage including spearheading a Science Communication Program for young journalists and scientists in the Nile Basin. Alis also developed a WhatsApp ChatBot to deliver knowledge including data on the environment. She has a Master's in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she also worked as communications specialist for Africa.