Kylie spent 7 years at The Asia Foundation, beginning as an intern and working her way up through the Strategic Communications unit. In her time at the foundation, she gained global experience working with teams across Asia and the Pacific on institutional branding and campaigns, targeted communications objectives, and tailoring communications approaches.
Previously, Kylie spent one year studying Mandarin Chinese at Peking University, and earned dual bachelor's degrees in International Development Studies and Public Policy and Management and a minor in French at Ohio State University. She also holds certifications in Project Management; Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning; and Marketing Analytics.
Passionate about crafting inclusive narratives that align messaging with mission-driven objectives, uplift impacted communities, promote transparency and accountability, build trust, and drive impact.
SET THE VISION
Define the narrative
Create positioning framework
Guide messaging architecture
Ensure consistency across channels
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Turn strategy into storytelling
Cultivate audience and drive engagement
Build and optimize owned channels
PREPARE AND RESPOND
Proactively manage risks
Monitor the landscape
Assess, act, adapt
Content creation
Social media management
Project management
Writing and editing
Canva graphic design and video editing
Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere Rush
Communications analytics
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Graphic design accessibility – Web Content Accessibility Guidelines by W3C
Training and capacity development
French and Mandarin Chinese proficiency
“Kylie is a unique talent that can see both the big picture and implement solutions with attention to detail. She complements her analytical mind with perseverance and adaptability.”
—Kelly Deuster, Chief Communications Officer, The Asia Foundation
“I highly recommend Kylie as a well-rounded communications professional who delivers results. Her ability to blend big-picture thinking with attention to detail is remarkable. Her technical expertise (content strategy, reputation management, accessibility) combined with her cross-functional savvy (monitoring & evaluation, analytics, project management) are equally impressive. Any team looking for a talented, strategic, analytical communications pro will be lucky to have Kylie.”
—Eelynn Sim, Director of Strategic Communications, The Asia Foundation
“Kylie is a committed communications practitioner, able to strategically connect theory and practice. She has extensive experience in applying and executing the importance of communications in harvesting knowledge and facilitating learning… She is a seasoned storyteller with the ability to amplify voices and capture nuance and subtleties in creating narratives for specific target audiences.”
—Myn Garcia, Deputy Country Representative, The Asia Foundation, Philippines
“Kylie is an amazing communicator and has an exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical expertise and effective communication. Her work with project teams has been invaluable, not only in delivering clear and compelling messaging but also in helping teams understand the strategic importance of outreach and stakeholder engagement.”
—Pauline Tweedie, Chief Project Management Officer, The Asia Foundation
“Kylie was an innovative thought partner when it came to integrating communications into our programming. She had clarity on how communications can be used to enhance our ability to meet our overall program goals. In addition, Kylie changed the way I thought about monitoring, evaluation, and learning for communications—her approach to supporting the program team to think about the aim of our communications in relation to program goals and objectives, and how we measure the outcomes and impacts of those activities has been incredibly helpful to our design and implementation of programs at The Asia Foundation.”
—Carolyn O’Donnell, Director of Impact, The Asia Foundation, Nepal
“She is a thoughtful and skilled communications professional with a deep understanding of how to craft effective messaging for diverse audiences, and across cultures and abilities. One of her standout qualities is her talent to mentor and train Foundation program staff in communications skills… I’ve seen her in action during training sessions in Cambodia, where her high level of cultural competence and ability to adapt to local contexts made her an incredibly effective facilitator. Beyond training, she played a critical role in developing communications approaches and strategies for key projects… Kylie thinks strategically, is very collaborative, and can easily translate complex ideas and programs into clear, engaging narratives that demonstrate impact and results.”
—Diya Nag, Director of Strategy and Development, The Asia Foundation, Cambodia
“Kylie is brilliant, thoughtful, and dynamic. She works harder than most, and is motivated by a deep commitment to social justice… She was my team's go-to person from Strategic Communications to develop communications, accessibility, and data visualization guidance for our staff. ”
—Natasha Azad Beale, Associate Director of Evaluation and Learning, The Asia Foundation
“Kylie and I often strategized on how to best support our programs and find compelling ways to tell “our story” to varied audiences. Kylie introduced me to the golden circle and always brought all her collaborators back to the “why” which should drive all our work (not just in communications)... Open to both learning from and teaching others, Kylie demonstrated comfort in working across units in a collaborative way with focus on product and successful outcomes rather than getting credit for her contributions.”
—Jeannette Hanowsky, Deputy Executive Director, Momentum Wheels for Humanity
“She consistently brings innovative and strategic insights to the table… I’ve also had the opportunity to attend several of her training sessions and collaborate with her in co-designing communication workshops. Her ability to read the room and effectively engage diverse audiences is truly impressive. Kylie’s professionalism, creativity, and dedication make her an invaluable asset to any team.”
—Mutasim Islam, Communications Manager, The Asia Foundation, Bangladesh
“I especially appreciated her instincts and attention to detail in managing, updating, and monitoring the protocols and resources that guide TAF’s country offices and program teams in profiling their work on our communications platforms… Kylie added great value to team discussions and planning—always open to new ideas and approaches and generous in sharing thoughtful suggestions.”
—Kim McQuay, Chief Strategy and Legal Advisor, The Asia Foundation