Caitlin Flynn, associate project director, is an international development practitioner specializing in education, youth empowerment, and strategic communications. She has led the design and implementation of a Youth Corps service model in South Sudan, mobilizing youth, fostering peer-to-peer support, and establishing a national network of 500 youth leaders.

In her dual role as associate director of international communications at EDC, Flynn drives communication strategies for EDC’s International Development Division. She provides technical assistance to country offices, supports skill development for international communication specialists, and collaborates on campaigns to enhance the visibility of EDC’s global initiatives.

Previously, Flynn served as a communications specialist for the USAID Global Book Alliance in Action project, which helped governments improve children’s and youth’s access to quality reading materials to enhance literacy outcomes. She also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin.

Flynn holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Master’s Degree in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. She speaks English and French.