Shelby Mertens

Shelby Mertens is a Senior Communications Officer at Counterpart International, where they assist in developing and executing communications and engagement strategies. Prior to this, they worked as a Communications Officer at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants and have experience as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Old Dominion University. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in International Studies from Old Dominion University, Shelby has a strong background in communications and media.