Director of Communications and Public Engagement and the Next Einstein Forum’s (NEF) Managing Director.

Nathalie Munyampenda is the Director of Communications and Public Engagement and the Next Einstein Forum’s(NEF) Managing Director.At the network level, Nathalie drives the implementation of the AIMS communication and public engagement strategy communicating AIMS impact to various audiences. Nathalie also provides strategic communications advice to the AIMS leadership.

At the NEF, Nathalie ensures the smooth implementation of the NEF impact work plan and provides day to day leadership of the NEF team.Nathalie also manages donor relations and resource mobilization, and leads the NEF’s communications and public engagement efforts.

Prior to joining the NEF, Nathalie worked in the Canadian public service and international social media consulting before working to build the Government of Rwanda’s central communication unit as Coordinator in the Office of the Government Spokesperson. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Seton Hall University.