I am Leah Oketcho, a seasoned Communications, Advocacy and Gender Transformative Approaches expert with 5 years of leadership and management experience. My background as a journalist fuels my ability to craft clear, compelling messages and mobilize communities around health, rights and development. I have led and contributed to public health projects funded by UNFPA, UN Women, IPPF, USAID and other partners; I have produced content for radio programs and led youth-focused programming. I currently serve as the Country Ambassador of Youth Opportunities Uganda and as Program Manager for Hope for Refugees International, advocating for adolescent health, gender equality and stronger health systems.

Oketcho Leah Grace

I am Leah Oketcho, a seasoned Communications, Advocacy and Gender Transformative Approaches expert with 5 years of leadership and management experience. My background as a journalist fuels my ability to craft clear, compelling messages and mobilize communities around health, rights and development. I have led and contributed to public health projects funded by UNFPA, UN Women, IPPF, USAID and other partners; I have produced content for radio programs and led youth-focused programming. I currently serve as the Country Ambassador of Youth Opportunities Uganda and as Program Manager for Hope for Refugees International, advocating for adolescent health, gender equality and stronger health systems.

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I am Leah Oketcho, a seasoned Communications, Advocacy and Gender Transformative Approaches expert with 5 years of leadership and management experience. My background as a journalist fuels my ability to craft clear, compelling messages and mobilize communities around health, rights and development.

I have led and contributed to public health projects funded by UNFPA, UN Women, IPPF, USAID and other partners; I have produced content for radio programs and led youth-focused programming. I currently serve as the Country Ambassador of Youth Opportunities Uganda and as Program Manager for Hope for Refugees International, advocating for adolescent health, gender equality and stronger health systems.

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Language

English
Fluent
Luganda
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern, Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament of Uganda
April 30, 2015 - October 15, 2025
Prepared school outreach materials, designed brochures/business cards, organized events, wrote stories for the website, attended committee meetings, recorded minutes, and contributed to weekly/monthly reports.
Volunteer, Marketing & Communications at Uganda Christian University
March 10, 2016 - October 15, 2025
Generated stories, photos, graphics and videos; updated the University website; collaborated on marketing/communication initiatives.
Intern, Communications Department at IntraHealth International
May 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Designed communication briefs for districts; fieldwork coordination and participant management; photographed field activities; contributed to the Performance Management handbook; wrote success stories; receptionist duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Uganda Christian University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) at Gayaza High School
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) at Gayaza Junior School
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Global Forum for Adolescents 2023
October 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Global Health eLearning Center - Social Media for Health and Development
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Global Health eLearning Center - Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Health Communication Programs
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Global Health eLearning Center - M&E Fundamentals and Data Quality
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
McGill University - Summer Institutes in Global Health (Advocacy in Global Health; Environment & Global Health; Health Systems Strengthening & Global Governance)
July 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Rutgers International - Gender Transformative Approaches
July 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
World Bank - Resilient Recovery for People and the Planet
July 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
YALI Network Certificates - Understanding Renewable Energy
July 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
YALI Network Certificate - Strategies for Personal Growth and Development
July 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
YALI Network Certificate - Management Strategies for People and Resources
July 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Global Health eLearning Center - Population, Health and Environment
June 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
DW Akademie / UCU Seminars - Participatory Youth Radio (April 2016)
April 25, 2016 - April 29, 2016
DW Akademie / UCU Seminars - Advanced Participatory Youth Radio (August 2016)
August 22, 2016 - August 26, 2016
MSTDC Youth Governance Festival (Tanzania) - Youth Governance
November 3, 2014 - November 7, 2014

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government