Brook Du Bois
About Brook Du Bois
Brook Du Bois is a Digital Campaign Manager at the World Food Programme, specializing in digital communications and community engagement. With a background in journalism and humanitarian action, Du Bois has worked in various roles across multiple countries, focusing on global issues and promoting resilience through digital campaigns.
Current Role as Digital Campaign Manager
Brook Du Bois currently serves as the Digital Campaign Manager at the World Food Programme, a position held since 2021 in Rome, Italy. In this role, Du Bois focuses on digital communications, emphasizing community engagement and addressing global issues. The position involves strategizing and executing digital campaigns to raise awareness and support for humanitarian efforts.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Prior to the current role, Du Bois worked at the World Food Programme as a Communications Officer from 2015 to 2019 and again from 2019 to 2021. The first tenure was based in Brussels, Belgium, while the latter was in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. During these periods, Du Bois engaged in various communication initiatives aimed at enhancing the organization's outreach and impact.
Educational Background in Journalism and Humanitarian Action
Du Bois holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Convergence Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed between 2008 and 2011. Furthering education, Du Bois obtained a Master's of International Humanitarian Action from both University College Dublin in 2014 and Ruhr-Universität Bochum in 2014. This academic background supports a career focused on humanitarian communications and digital engagement.
Experience in Journalism and Media
Before specializing in humanitarian communications, Du Bois gained experience in journalism. Du Bois worked as a Staff Writer for The Maneater from 2008 to 2010 and served as a Multimedia Reporter at Columbia Missourian for three months in 2010. Additionally, Du Bois contributed as a Reporter at KBIA 91.3 FM for two months in 2010, developing skills in storytelling and media production.
Contributions to Humanitarian Initiatives
Du Bois has contributed to Global Journalist Magazine and has experience working with the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO). This involvement highlights a commitment to promoting resilience and sustainability through digital campaigns, reflecting a strong focus on humanitarian issues and community engagement.