Biography

Aisha Cooper Bruce (ACBruce) is an advocate for women and children, with over 20 years’ experience in
Youth and Leadership Development, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Advocacy and Policy Engagement,
Movement Building and Gender-Sensitive Active Non-Violence, and Social Communication strategies; and over 15
years of experience in Grant Writing, Program Development and Organizational Management.
• 2024- Current: Providing knowledge, skills, tools, and opportunities for individuals, organizations, and
ministries. Currently providing coaching and guided technical assistance to over 10 clients. (See my services
below)
• 2010-2023: Started and built a non-profit organization from an annual income from $10,000USD to over
$600,000USD
• 2022: Secured over $1million USD in grants for a single organization
• 2014-2015: Visionary and co-launcher of the award-wining global social media campaign “I’m a Liberian,
Not A Virus” Social Media Campaign, addressing the world-wide stigmatization of Liberians and others
affected by Ebola -2014-2015
• 2012 – 2014: Provided technical support to over 80 girl leaders to develop and present the Manifesto for
the Development and Empowerment of the Liberian Girl Child to national decision makers. The Manifesto
was endorsed by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, major stakeholders, and adopted by the Ministry of Gender,
Children and Social Protection into a 3-Year Implementation Plan
• 2012: Received an Appreciation Award from the Ministry of Gender and Development for the strategic role
played in advocating for the Passage of the National Children’s Law

Education

Social Media and Communications Strategies
Let Girls Lead-Public Health Institute, Mangochi Malawi, 2014
Movement Building and Gender-Sensitive Active Non-Violence
Women Peacemakers Program and West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Accra, Ghana, 2011
Advocacy and Leadership Development
AGALI/ Public Health Institute, Alexandria, Egypt, 2010
Social Marketing
Population Services International, Monrovia, Liberia, 2009
Business Management
Femmes D’ Solidartes Afrique/International School of Business, Senegal/Spain, 2008
Behavior Change Communication
AFRICARE/John Hopkins Institute, Monrovia. Liberia – 2005
Bachelors of Science, Family Studies, School of Public Health
University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, USA, 2001

Professional Experience

❖ Educate HER Policy Briefs | Educate HER Liberia – 2023-2025
❖ Liberian women: Drivers of innovative and inclusive advancements across society | Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf Center for Women and Development - 2023
❖ Filling the data gap on girls’ education in Liberia | Education Out Loud - 2022
❖ \\\\\\\"Stand with SGBV Survivors\\\\\\\" Documentary on Sexual Gender Based Violence Response in Liberia |
Helping Our People Excel - 2022
❖ Then and Now: Looking Back at a Decade of Girl-Fueled Activism in Liberia | Ms. Magazine - 2019
❖ Advancing Sexual Health and Rights for Liberia’s Next Generation | Global Fund for Women - 2017
❖ I am a Liberian, Not a Virus | Huffington Post - 2014
❖ Their Voices Will Be Heard | Huffington Post - 2012
❖ The Liberian Children Act Video | Public Health Institute - 2011

Achievements

Social Media and Communications Strategies
Let Girls Lead-Public Health Institute, Mangochi Malawi, 2014
Movement Building and Gender-Sensitive Active Non-Violence
Women Peacemakers Program and West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Accra, Ghana, 2011
Advocacy and Leadership Development
AGALI/ Public Health Institute, Alexandria, Egypt, 2010
Social Marketing
Population Services International, Monrovia, Liberia, 2009
Business Management
Femmes D’ Solidartes Afrique/International School of Business, Senegal/Spain, 2008
Behavior Change Communication
AFRICARE/John Hopkins Institute, Monrovia. Liberia – 2005
Bachelors of Science, Family Studies, School of Public Health
University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, USA, 2001

Publications & Media

Contact Information

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