Katlyn Holland
About Katlyn Holland
Katlyn Holland serves as the Regional Communications Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at Catholic Relief Services, where she enhances the visibility of humanitarian efforts. She has a diverse background in communications and media, with previous roles at various organizations including Proximity International and the World Bank Group.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Katlyn Holland serves as the Regional Communications Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at Catholic Relief Services. She has held this position since 2019, focusing on enhancing the visibility of humanitarian efforts in the region. Her role involves engaging in public relations strategies to effectively communicate the organization's mission and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before her current role, Katlyn Holland worked as a Communications Consultant for the World Press Photo Foundation in 2017 for three months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also served as a Branding and Marketing Consultant at Proximity International in 2018 for four months, working in both Washington D.C. and Amman, Jordan. Additionally, she was a Communications Consultant for the International Organization for Migration from 2015 to 2016.
Background in Media and Disaster Response
Katlyn Holland co-founded Young Pioneer Disaster Response, where she served as Media Director from 2013 to 2015 in Santa Fe, Cebu, Philippines. She also worked as a Field Videographer for the World Bank Group in 2016 for one month in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. Her expertise includes photography and videography, which she applies in content creation and media relations.
Education and Expertise
Katlyn Holland holds a Master’s Degree in Development Economics and International Development from American University, where she studied from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Humboldt State University, attending from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background supports her specialization in social behavior change communication, with a focus on storytelling to impact humanitarian aid and international development.