Professional Bio:

Sylvia Masese Machini is Communication Specialist who has been trained in graphic design, film, media and communication related courses and has worked in the communication field since 1982 till now and as a lecturer at MMU since 2009. She has also done research and undertaken consultancies for various national, regional and international organizations.

Academic Qualification:

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies, Karatina University (Ongoing).
2. Master of Arts in Communication Studies, University of Nairobi (2009)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, University of Nairobi (1989)
4. Bachelor of Arts Design- University of Nairobi (1981)

Professional Qualifications:

Qualified Film Producer, Editor, Journalist, Researcher and Writer

Membership of Professional Bodies or Associations:

1. Member Association for Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK).
2. Full Member Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK).
3. Member of East African Communication Association (EACA)
4. International Communication Associations- Kenya Chapter

Research Interests:

1. Media technology- Social Media.
2. Gender and Communication.
3. Corporate Communications.
4. Environmental Communications.
5. Health Communications.

Contacts:

Email Address:  smachini@mmu.co.ke or machinisylvia8@gmail.com