Wangari Njathi

Wangari Njathi, Ph.D., currently serves as the Assistant Director of Assessment at the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network, a position held since August 2021. Additionally, Wangari is the Director of Marketing, Business Development, and Customer Experience at Pawame, a role that emphasizes a commitment to bringing solar energy to off-grid households. Experience also includes serving as the Head of Marketing, PR & Communications for Despec East Africa, which involves developing marketing strategies and brand development for various tech brands, and as a Client Service Manager at Neo Marketing Agency, where strategy development and business planning are key responsibilities. Wangari has contributed academically as a Graduate Research and Teaching Instructor at North Carolina State University from 2018 to 2023. Previous roles encompass Chief Marketing & PR Officer at Safaribet Kenya and Account Manager at EXP, among others. Wangari holds a Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric & Digital Media from North Carolina State University and advanced degrees in Corporate Communications and marketing.