Aisha Akhter joined the Guttmacher Institute in August 2019 as International Communications Manager. She works with in-country, regional and global partners to develop a range of materials that effectively communicate the Institute’s international research to diverse audiences, including policymakers, advocates and members of the media. Prior to joining the Institute, Ms. Akhter worked on strategic communications at Population Council and EngenderHealth, managing partnerships with country offices and leading international digital campaigns that focused on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. She completed her MBA with a focus on global marketing and her BS in international public health from Rutgers University.