Katie Carlson-Akuno is a seasoned gender equality leader with over 13 years of experience driving impactful programs and strategies across Africa in both humanitarian and development settings. She specializes in gender transformative approaches and brings deep expertise in leading teams, strengthening systems and advancing inclusive, evidence-based solutions across agriculture, climate, livelihoods and food systems.
Katie Carlson-Akuno
International Gender and Development Specialist
Katie Carlson-Akuno is a results-driven senior leader in gender equality with over 13 years of experience shaping and managing programs, policies and strategies across the African continent, in both humanitarian and development contexts. She has a proven track record in leading teams, strengthening systems and building strategic partnerships, with deep expertise in gender- and youth-focused initiatives across agriculture, climate, livelihoods and food systems. Katie is a recognized thought leader in gender transformative approaches and is passionate about driving inclusive, evidence-based solutions that empower women and girls while engaging men and boys to shift harmful norms and prevent violence, fostering sustainable social change and economic development.
Click here to read a USAID and Land O’Lakes Venture37 publication about the impact of one of Katie’s unique community interventions in Rwanda,
known as Trading Places.
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Katie’s Approach
Learn more about the impact and sustainability of gender transformative approaches.
Clients & Testimonials
Katie's clients range from local grassroots organizations to major international NGOs and multilateral institutions.
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Services
Katie provides a range of services for businesses, UN agencies, NGOs, government institutions and more.