Harshi Hettige

(she/her)

Creative Director and Communications Strategist

based in: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
from: USA, Sri Lanka, the Philippines

I am a creative director and communications strategist with 15 years of experience working with social impact organizations at both the global and grassroots level. There’s nothing better than collaborating with creatives for social good.

Since directing the ONE Campaign’s creative and brand team, implementing communications strategy at the Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, and advising community organizations in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Sri Lanka, I continue to collaborate on projects at the cross-section between words, visuals, and impact.

As a leader, I have played key roles in the creative ideation and roll-out of high profile, cross-cultural, award-winning advocacy campaigns for sexual and reproductive health and rights, public health equity, and gender justice. I am passionate about locally-led collaborations; I emphasize authentic storytelling and intentional tone and art direction, which has consistently led to inspiring action and improved performance. Among other things, I am a creative writer, sustainable design enthusiast, and Third Culture Kid.

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