Grace Thuo is Head of Communications at GAIN and a communications leader with more than 16 years of experience helping organizations use communications as a driver of influence, alignment, and impact. She has led strategic communications across global development, advising leadership teams, shaping organizational narratives, and supporting multi-country programmes across Africa and Asia.

Beyond her role at GAIN, Grace has built a growing voice on the strategic role of communications in organizations. Through her writing, speaking, and practical resources, she explores how communications shapes leadership, decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder trust, challenging the view of communications as a purely tactical function.

Drawing on both professional experience and continuous learning, Grace shares practical insights that help communications professionals strengthen their influence while encouraging leaders to see communications as a strategic capability. She is particularly interested in the evolving role of communications and what it means for leaders, organizations, and the profession itself.

Grace is passionate about advancing the communications profession and creating spaces where practitioners can learn, exchange ideas, and grow together. Whether writing, speaking, or mentoring, she aims to equip communicators with the mindset and tools to lead with greater confidence, credibility, and impact.