Christopher G. Collison
I'm a communications leader and international project management specialist with over 13 years of experience supporting media initiatives, donor-funded projects, and mission-driven technology teams in Eastern Europe and beyond. I design tailored communications strategies that strengthen outreach, deliver messages that connect with the right audiences, and help mission-driven teams maximize their impact.
During Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, I have led communications and partnership engagement on the ground for major technical assistance programs, designing strategic communications frameworks and campaigns for donor-funded projects, NGOs, and local governments. Since 2019, I have supported development projects financed by USAID, the FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, and European agencies, focusing on recovery, democratic transition, civil society, and independent media.
Earlier in my career, I worked as a visual storyteller in Ukraine – serving as a television newsroom editor and documenting war, social transformation, and political change for international news outlets.
I also bring a decade of experience as a public relations and marketing consultant, applying private-sector communications expertise to development projects.
In 2018-2019, I was awarded a Fulbright research fellowship to study civil society, human rights, and independent media in Ukraine, in affiliation with V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
Strategic Campaign Design: Collaborating with public and private sector clients to develop communication strategies that align with organizational goals and target the right audiences.
Message Development & Storytelling: Creating compelling narratives, key messages, and content that resonate across channels.
Digital & Social Campaigns: Planning and executing campaigns for web, social media, email, and mass media to drive engagement and action.
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Business Development
Proposal Strategy: Shaping bid strategies, structure, and narrative arcs before to ensure proposals are focused and competitive.
Technical Writing & Editing: Clear, compelling, and well-structured technical narratives that showcase your value, demonstrate credibility, and align with each funder’s priorities.
Concept Note & Pitch Deck Development: Support in designing persuasive strategic concept papers and pitches.
Education
University of Washington — MA in International Studies, with a focus on political transformation and information policy in Eastern Europe
University of Washington — Certification in Project Management
Western Washington University — BA in Political Science, Minor in Journalism
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