Sandra Coyle
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sandra Coyle
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Experience
Fractional role
- This is a Fractional role Executive Director
- Chief Communications Officer
- Senior Director, Strategic Communications
- Managing Director, Public Relations and Outreach
Strengths in this role: Strategic leadership, governance and organizational reform, external relations and diplomacy, crisis and reputation management, global advocacy, financial and program management.
Industry Group: Organization
Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Years of experience: 2 years
Company name: World Federalist Movement/Institute for Global Policy
Company size: 50 employees
Role in this company: As Executive Director of the World Federalist Movement/Institute for Global Policy (WFM/IGP), I led the organization through a strategic and governance transformation, overseeing the development of a new three-year plan to revitalize its mission and operations. I served as the organization’s public spokesperson, managed donor and diplomatic relations, and reported directly to the Executive Committee and full Board. My leadership focused on restoring institutional trust, aligning global advocacy
Strengths in this role: Strategic brand leadership, crisis and transition management, global and multicultural communication, team building and leadership, stakeholder and donor engagement.
Industry: International Affairs
Years of experience: 2 years
Industry: Think Tanks
Years of experience: 2 years
Company name: International Dialogue Centre
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: As Chief Communications Officer at the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), I led global communications strategy during a period of significant organizational transition. Appointed by the Board, I rebuilt the institution’s media credibility and public trust by repositioning its brand across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. I recruited and managed an international communications team, served as spokesperson, and oversaw high-level engagement with media and policymakers.
Company name: African Economic Research Consortium
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: As Chief Communications Officer at the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), I led a comprehensive rebrand and strategic repositioning of the organization in alignment with its 2020–2025 strategy. I directed the communications, policy, ICT, and publications teams, and served as a key external spokesperson to bilateral and multilateral donors. My role focused on elevating AERC’s visibility and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Strengths in this role: Brand transformation, media strategy and execution, communications strategy, digital marketing, campaigns, board relations.
Industry: Renewables & Environment
Years of experience: 2 years
Company name: African Wildlife Foundation
Company size: 200 employees
Role in this company: As Senior Director of Strategic Communications at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), I led a global brand overhaul that repositioned the organization as a leading voice in African conservation. I developed and implemented a comprehensive media strategy that increased media impressions from 6 million to over 600 million in under a year while leading global communications, media relations, and digital strategy.
Strengths in this role: Digital marketing strategy, campaign innovation and implementation, strategic brand leadership, media management, executive media coaching, media relations, team leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, public engagement, board relations.
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: American Institute of Architects
Company size: 300 employees
Role in this company: As Managing Director at the American Institute of Architects, I launched the organization’s first national advertising campaign in 30 years, “I Look Up,” generating over 100 million impressions. I led strategic communications, brand development, and public engagement initiatives, helping to reposition the AIA as a forward-looking voice on architecture and design’s role in society.
