The Experts I Work With
I have worked side by side with every expert — not just in meetings, but in real operations. We have run full-scale crisis simulations together. We have trained and delivered training together. We have advised governments and institutions under pressure. This is a real team forged through experience. When the stakes are high, I bring in the people I know and trust and who can deliver.
Suzanne Kerba
Crisis Communication Strategist & Simulation Expert
Led high-impact simulation exercises across Africa and Asia, advised on pandemic and zoonotic disease response, and developed cross-sectoral capacity building for governments and UN/US agencies.
Dr. Altug Akin
Expert in Social Behavioral Change for Conflict & Humanitarian Crises
Designed and led emergency communication efforts in Gaza, Syria, Ukraine, and the DRC, as well as the global mpox outbreak. Experienced in cross-cultural communication in refugee settings.
Ben Duncan
Strategic Advisor in Global Risk Communication
20+ years supporting governments. Crisis communication during Ebola, COVID-19, and natural hazards, with expertise in simulation design, IHR evaluations, and disinformation.
Peggy Hanna
Senior RCCE Advisor for Complex Emergencies
Advised 15+ countries through WHO and UNICEF, led RCCE for the COVID-19 response, and supported health communication across major mass gatherings and refugee crises in MENA and Asia.
Dr. Ljubica Latinovic
Global Health Emergency Communication Leader
Former WHO lead for RCCE capacity-building, with field experience in Zika, cholera, mpox, and natural hazards. Held senior roles advising FIFA World Cup planning and pandemic strategy develoment.
Thanas Goga
Crisis Communication and Risk Governance Specialist
Advises governments and multilateral organizations on crisis communication and trust-building. Brings deep experience from the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe and sensitive environments.
Đorde Novakovic
Strategic and Risk Communication Specialist
Global experience across the UN and the private sector, with a proven track record in risk communication, community engagement, and capacity building. Expert in analyzing social and behavioral data to inform strategy and planning.
How It Works
When engagements grow in scale or complexity, I lead the overall strategy and assemble a tailored team from this trusted network. Each person here is an established independent expert, selected for the specific demands of your situation — whether that’s media pressure, stakeholder engagement, public trust recovery, or mis- and disinformation risks. You get a clear, unified response — not a patchwork of disconnected inputs.
Where We’ve Collaborated
Together, we’ve worked across every region and emergency type — from large-scale outbreaks and natural disasters to geopolitical conflict and complex humanitarian crises. We’ve advised governments, led WHO responses, trained frontline responders, and designed simulation exercises that tested entire national systems. Our collective experience includes:
- Coordinating risk communication across borders during Ebola, COVID-19, MERS, Mpox, Zika, Rift Valley Fever, and more
- Leading crisis strategies for mass gatherings — including the FIFA World Cup, Hajj, and major religious and political events
- Supporting governments in crisis — from pandemic planning in Tunisia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to humanitarian emergencies in Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine, and the DRC
- Designing and executing national and regional simulation exercises — including Kenya–Tanzania field simulations and multi-country tabletop scenarios
- Leading interagency coordination for CDC, WHO, UNICEF, the EU, and ministries of health across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas
- Responding to corporate crises like data breaches, online misinformation, executive misconduct, and public outrage in high-visibility industries
Need More Capability — Fast?
If you’re managing or preparing for a crisis, emergency or high-risk situation and need broader support, let’s talk. I’ll assess the needs, recommend the right approach, and — if needed — assemble a focused, experienced team to move quickly.
