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Romi Reinecke

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Senior Director, Communications at Special Olympics
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Romi Reinecke is a communications professional serving as Senior Director of Communications for the Africa Region at Special Olympics. She specializes in developing media strategies for non-profit organizations across Africa and holds a Masters degree from Rhodes University. Colleagues describe her as reliable, enterprising, and diligent.

Outside of her formal role, Romi is passionate about fostering leadership and increasing citizen participation to unlock Africas potential. She actively promotes social inclusion, using her platform to advocate for a more just world for people with intellectual disabilities and to support community-focused initiatives.

Unique fact: Romi co-authored a publication on leveraging mobile technology for e-democracy to improve local governance in South Africa.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Communications
Job Level
Senior
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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NGO Communications
Her entire career, including her current role as Senior Director, Communications at Special Olympics, is focused on communication strategies for non-profit organizations.
Inclusive Leadership
Her work at Special Olympics, posts with #ChooseToInclude, and certifications in inclusive management show a deep commitment to this principle.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Senior Director, Communications
Special Olympics
4-2019 - 3-2022
Director, Communications
Special Olympics
9-2016 - 3-2019
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Special Olympics
1-2014 - 8-2016
Programme Manager
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
5-2013 - 9-2013
Intern and Consultant
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
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Education
2011 - 2013
Master's Degree
Rhodes University
2010 - 2010
PEPS (Programme d'études politiques semestriel)
Sciences Po Aix
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