Pauline Soy is a development communications professional with nearly a decade of experience translating research, policy, and development initiatives into compelling stories that drive visibility, influence, and impact. Her expertise spans strategic communications, media relations, policy communications, digital campaigns, knowledge translation, and stakeholder engagement across Africa’s development landscape. Her work revolves around connecting research with policy, practice, and communities.
Pauline is currently serving as the Communications and Outreach Officer for the ACTS AI Institute at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) where she leads communications and visibility efforts, oversee digital engagement, coordinate strategic partnerships, and support the translation of research into accessible communication products.
Pauline previously worked with leading regional and international organizations including Grameen Foundation US, Tax Justice Network Africa, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), International Labour Organization (ILO), and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).
Outside of work, Pauline enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, paragliding and sky diving. Pauline holds a Master of Arts in Development Communication at Daystar University and a Bachelor of Graphics, Communication and Advertisement from Moi University.
