CV for Daisy | Daisy Ouya

CV for Daisy

Science writer, editor, and communications specialist

www.daisyouya.com

Daisy Ouya (née Githinji) has over 20 years’ professional experience in translating, packaging and disseminating scientific knowledge. She has a Masters’ degree in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut, USA and a BSc (First Class Hons) degree in Chemistry from the University of Nairobi in her native country, Kenya. Daisy is a Board-certified Editor in the Life Sciences (www.bels.org, USA), and has worked and consulted as a journal editor, science writer/editor, publisher, and communications specialist in the fields of agroforestry, entomology, human health, HIV/AIDS, and marine science. Her work has helped bring scientific knowledge to general audiences and make the case for urgent action on climate mitigation and sustainable development.

Daisy is a dedicated yoga practitioner and 250-hrs certified yoga instructor. She enjoys reading, sewing, and DIY solutions.

Experience

Communications Advisor

March 2017 – Present

AVAC

http://www.avac.org

Communications Specialist/Science Writer

July 2012 – March 2017

World Agroforestry Centre

Program Manager, Information Education and Communication

February 2007 – June 2012

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

Science Writer/Editor

2004 – 2007

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Science Editor, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science

March 1996 – August 2004

ICIPE

Science Editor and Production Manager of Insect Science and Its Application, currently The International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, published by ICIPE http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=JTI

Education Highlights

Master of Science (magna cum laude) in chemistry

1989–1992

University of Connecticut, USA

Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) in chemistry

1985–1988

University of Nairobi, Kenya

Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS)

Starting March 2007

Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (www.bels.org)

Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

Starting March 2015

Coursera Verified Certificates, License WU4SL2YFJV

Competencies

Development Communication

My expertise includes communication planning for programs, projects and events of different sizes and geographic spread; technical and journalistic writing; editing and publishing; conference communications; professional social media; media liaison; and managing inter-institutional and inter-sectoral partnerships.I have more than a decade’s communications experience gained from working with international research and development-oriented NGOs.I have travelled to over 35 countries and gained a global view on development issues and approaches.

Science

My Masters’ and Bachelor’s degrees are in Chemistry, and I have worked with research organizations in the fields of agroforestry, entomology, agriculture, marine science, entomology, human health and HIV prevention.

Writing, editing, publishing

I am a science writer and editor, which involves translating research results into stories for a general reader. I am a Board-certified Science Editor, and have lots of experience in publishing scholarly journals, books, magazines, and other communications products. See full cv for links.

Social media

Training

I have conducted internal and external trainings in presentation skills and pitching, as well as social media and media skills for researchers.Two recent ones was a pitching training at the Global Landscapes Forum 2015, held alongside COP21 Paris, and another held at the GFAR Conference in Johannesburg, 2016.