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Ms Treezer Atieno

Science writer and reporter, Science Africa

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CAREER STATEMENTAccredited Health and Science Journalist by the Media Council of Kenya with 5 years… (more)

CAREER STATEMENTAccredited Health and Science Journalist by the Media Council of Kenya with 5 years of experience in news writing, long-form journalism, digital content production, fact-checking, data visualization, social media management, and project management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEScience AfricaHealth and Science Correspondent (Oct 2018 - Present)Covers stories on health, climate change, food security, and public accountability using a solutions journalism approach. Produces visual content and data stories using Datawrapper, Canva, and Adobe Indesign.

Root of the Science PodcastPodcast Producer and Newsletter Editor (June 2023 - Present)Sources guests, schedules interviews, and produces episodes.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Africa No Filter fellow.
  • Media Council of Kenya Special Hardship Grant recipient.
  • UNESCO Scholarship for Science Communication, Stellenbosch University.

EDUCATION

  • Stellenbosch University: Science Communication Course (Nov 2022 - Jan 2023).
  • Kibabii University: B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication (2017 - 2021).

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