Dr. Rijula Das

Designed and delivered workshops on clear, professional English communication, including critical thinking and policy-related writing. • Trained professionals in information structure, best-practice writing development, and cross-cultural communication. • Developing training materials on the responsible and effective use of AI in professional writing contexts.

Conceptualize and curate the Verb Wellington festival to showcase the best in New Zealand and international literature, authors and artists. Worked across programming, artist liaison, and public-facing events, contributing to a major international literary festival.

• Led strategic communications for the Social Cohesion Work Programme, translating complex policy and engagement outcomes into clear, authoritative public and internal documents. • Produced high-impact written materials including policy briefings, reports, and stakeholder-facing content for senior decision-makers. • Worked across government agencies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and tone in communications relating to migrant and minority communities. • Built trust-focused communication channels between government, community stakeholders, and internal teams through precise, culturally informed messaging. • Worked closely with culturally diverse audiences, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

copy editing non-fiction manuscripts and working closely with the author on matters of sentence, structure as well as referencing and citations.