Courtney Calardo

Head of Communications

Communications

As Head of Communications, Courtney Calardo oversees the overall development and implementation of BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI) communications strategy.

She has dedicated the last 14 years to amplifying voices of women most affected by issues of inequality and supporting evidence-based approaches that meet their social and economic needs. Courtney joined BRAC in 2020, after working at Family Planning 2020 and USAID Development Innovation Ventures. She has led strategic initiatives to shape policy dialogues to focus more intently on those furthest behind, drive uptake of proven development interventions, and advance partnerships to bring them to scale. With additional experience in the private sector, Courtney has supported the development and execution of communication strategies for a variety of academic institutions, international governments, NGOs and corporations from around the world.

Courtney graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a B.A. in Journalism and International Studies, focusing on human rights and photojournalism.