About
Maria Udoh is a communications and development professional with over a decade of experience in youth development, strategic communications, community engagement, and social impact in Nigeria.
She serves as Communications and External Relations Manager at Youth Development & Empowerment Initiative (YEDI), leading organisational visibility, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, partnerships, and external relations.
Maria also supports grant writing, proposal development, donor communications, fundraising, and resource mobilisation. She has contributed to initiatives supported by UNFPA, Swedish Postcode Lottery, Common Goal, adidas, ISHOWSPEED FOUNDATION, END Fund, NNPC Retail, and other development partners.
Passionate about communication for social change, Maria combines creativity, strategic thinking, and relationship-building to strengthen organisations, mobilise resources, build partnerships, and amplify initiatives that improve the lives of young people and communities for sustainable growth and lasting impact.