WRITING
The need for ‘impact’: whatever ‘Impact’ means
Blog co-written with Gabriela Anderson and Thomas Ansell
Feature with Dr Bilge Sahin and Innocent Mazombo
Transforming minds: using theory to address crises
Interview with Dr Karim Knio
How local scientists are shaping health equity
Interview with Dr Zemzem Shigute Shuka
Feature on Mikal Tseggai (Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands)
Reconstructing queer memory in Peru
Interview with Roland Alvarez, Author and Development specialist
A selection of recent writings
EXPERIENCES
Bringing messages to life through events and audio
Resistance RADIO
Event co-organizer and moderator | 2026-Present
Rather than a conventional academic panel, scholars explore resistance, joy and memory through their favorite songs, reflecting on songs that embody their personal and academic journeys. At its heart, Resistance RADIO recognizes resistance as a diasporic legacy across many communities–offering tools, knowledges, and pathways for navigating and shaping a changing world.
February 2026 – Volume 1: Honouring Black History Month
May 2026 – Volume 2: In defense our planet
The Good Humanitarian podcast
Podcast co-host | 2025-Present
The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre and the International Institute of Social Studies’ podcast delves into the dilemmas and big questions in Humanitarian Studies.
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Drag Queer Show
Co-creator | 2023-2024
Together with co-creators Josh Tendai and Sandy Kamerling, we co-organized and hosted the Drag Queer Show at the International Institute of Social Studies, bringing people together through queer artistry and expression while creating a safe space for community.
Check out impressions of the event.
Photo by: Aysha Gasanova
Community Café
Event co-organizer and co-moderator | 2024-Present
The Community Cafe series is designed to satisfy science-curiosity, stimulate meaningful yet accessible discussions bridging social issues with the latest scientific developments from approachable local experts. The events are held at the International Institute of Social Studies, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Event topics
May 2024: From climate-anxiety to resilience
June 2024: Queering global development
‘Pro-poor’ pathways and the politics of development
Event co-organizer | 2024
How are different actors shaping the pathways of ‘pro-poor’ policymaking across diverse African contexts? During this showcase, early career researchers presented rapid-fire pitches on cutting-edge research on the political and institutional dynamics behind development policy implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and beyond. The full broadcast is available to watch.
The event was filmed by Holland Park Media.
VIDEOS
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