Louise Umutoni-Bower

Louise Umutoni-Bower is a PhD Candidate at Yale University, with a diverse professional background in governance, policy, and the creative industry. As the Founder and Director of Huza Press since March 2015, Louise has contributed to the growth of the African creative sector through publishing, training, and literary events. Previous roles include serving as Policy Director at Spark MicroGrants and Governance Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for International Development. Louise has extensive research experience, including work as a Research Fellow at The University of Manchester and as a consultant for prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in African Studies from the University of Oxford and a Joint Honours BSocSc in Communication and Political Science from the University of Ottawa.