Katya Mira
About Katya Mira
Katya Mira serves as the Head of Media at Sightsavers, where she utilizes her journalism background to communicate complex topics effectively. With extensive experience in media relations across both charity and public sectors, she focuses on storytelling to raise awareness about preventable blindness.
Work at Sightsavers
Katya Mira has been serving as the Head of Media at Sightsavers since 2021. In this role, she focuses on storytelling to emphasize the importance of preventing avoidable blindness. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Senior Media & PR Officer for Neglected Tropical Diseases at Sightsavers from 2018. Her work involves managing media relations and communicating complex health topics in an accessible manner.
Background in Journalism
Katya Mira has a strong background in journalism, which enhances her ability to communicate complex topics effectively. Her experience spans various roles in media and communications, allowing her to simplify intricate information for public understanding. This skill is particularly valuable in her current position, where she aims to raise awareness about health issues.
Previous Experience in Media and Communications
Before joining Sightsavers, Katya held several positions in media and communications. She worked at Public Health England as a Press and Communications Officer for 11 months. Prior to that, she spent seven years at RSPCA in various roles, including Acting Regional Media Manager and Senior Press Officer. Her career also includes a year as a Press Officer at the BBC and two years as a Senior News Reporter at The Argus.
Education and Qualifications
Katya Mira studied at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, where she earned a BA in English and History with a 2:1 classification from 1992 to 1995. Her foundational education was completed at Barton Court Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent, from 1984 to 1989. This academic background supports her expertise in media and communication.
Passion for Public Communication
Katya is passionate about making complex information relatable and understandable to the public. Her commitment to effective communication is evident in her work, where she strives to highlight the impact of health initiatives. This focus on storytelling allows her to engage audiences and promote awareness of critical health issues.