Florence MacHio

Florence Machio currently serves as the Regional Communications and Advocacy Advisor at Data2X, United Nations Foundation, focusing on integrating gender data into policymaking. Additionally, Florence holds the position of Gender and Campaigns Specialist at PAI, where notable contributions include enhancing the success of advocacy campaigns across multiple countries. Previous experience includes serving as Campaigns Officer at Equality Now, where efforts led to significant government engagement on issues of gender violence and discrimination, and as a Communications Consultant responsible for impactful campaigns in sex violence prevention. Florence's career also spans roles as a Consultant/Media Trainer at the Population Reference Bureau and positions with various organizations focused on women's rights and empowerment. An accomplished communicator, Florence possesses a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Communication, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Leadership and Policy.