Catherine M.

Catherine M. is a Data Policy Advisor to the African Union at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, currently working on the EU-funded Data Governance in Africa Initiative. Previously, they served as a Civil Society Representative at Data Governance Pros Kenya and as a Student Researcher at the University of Nairobi, where they analyzed citizenship frameworks and made policy recommendations to reduce statelessness. Their experience also includes roles with organizations like the National Democratic Institute and ARTICLE 19, focusing on digital rights and policy. Catherine M. has contributed to various initiatives promoting internet freedom and data governance.