Katerina Bezgachina

Katerina Bezgachina is an accomplished communications professional currently serving as Communications Chief at UN-Habitat since December 2021. Prior to this role, Katerina was the Communications Director for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa office at Habitat for Humanity International from February 2009 to November 2021, where expertise in media and public relations helped elevate the organization's profile on development and housing issues. Previous positions include Communications Manager and PR Specialist at Habitat for Humanity, News Editor at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Online/Radio Producer and Editor at BBC Worldwide, and Information Assistant at Voice of America. Katerina's educational background includes an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University, an MA in Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, an MA in International Relations from Central European University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Moscow State Linguistic University.