My name is Dietlind, the feminine form of the German Dieter (my father, a medieval historian, assures me it was very popular in the 9th century). I’ve spent my life between Europe, the U.S., and (not enough) Africa. A dual US-French citizen, I’m fluent in English, French, and German.
My first job was as an intern for the tightrope walker Philippe Petit, but my professional career began as a journalist and TV field producer, reporting across Europe and Africa for top-tier broadcasters including Channel 4, CBC, TF1, France 2, ARD, 60 Minutes, and Reuters TV. I also wrote for newspapers and magazines and made documentary films. For several years, journalism was the perfect job for me—I was paid to meet interesting people, conduct interviews, travel the world, and tell stories. I sat down with senior politicians, athletes, and movie stars, and was present at several history-making events.
I also met survivors of war, gender-based violence, extreme poverty, and other grave challenges. The more I reported on inequality and suffering, the harder it became to remain impartial. So I pivoted, applying my research, storytelling, and production skills to communications leadership and project development for mission-driven organizations.
My first role in the mission-driven sector was as a communications manager at Greenpeace International. I later served as Communications Director for three international organizations: the Open Government Partnership, the Financial Transparency Coalition, and the Center for Justice and Accountability. In each of these roles, in addition to leading communications and outreach, I contributed significantly to strategic planning, program development, board engagement, HR, and other core operations
Since founding my Strategic Communications and Program Development consultancy in 2019, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients in the U.S. and around the world, including the World Bank, PEN America, Georgetown Law School’s Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine, and the Daniel Haufler Media Fellowship.
When I’m not working, I’m probably sitting in the sun, reading and eating ice cream, preferably with my husband, three cats, and two kids.
