Zharina is the Interim Head of Engagement and Communications at the Impact Investing Institute, covering parental leave for Stephanie Dawoud.
She leads the Institute’s communications and engagement strategy, advancing its mission to accelerate the field of impact investing in the UK and globally.
Zharina’s career spans international journalism and strategic advisory roles. She has worked for the BBC, CNN, Reuters and Al Jazeera English, and has advised organisations including the IFRC, European Climate Foundation and LeapFrog Investments. Most recently, she launched and led imPACT at Milk & Honey PR, a global practice focused on climate and sustainability.