Jahan Taganova (She/Her) Program Officer

Country: United States; Turkmenistan
Languages: English, Russian
Sectors: NGO
Primary Water Expertise: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Cultural Dimensions, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Policy and Governance, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), Social Dimensions
Young Professional (First 5 years of your career)

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"I am a certified Sustainability Excellence Associate and an experienced Project Manager with over 7 years of experience and demonstrable success in designing and executing end-to-end projects and campaigns for mission-driven nonprofits."

"My lived experience through water scarcity was also a gift because it helped me develop a deep reverence and regard for water and its role in our life."

"I am committed for peace and stability, equity, human rights, and working collaboratively across cultures to ensure equitable water access for all."

Water Experience

Originally from the Central Asian nation Turkmenistan, Jahan Taganova is a One Young World Peace Ambassador and water diplomat. Central Asia has experienced drastic change and upheaval in recent years — turmoil that has driven Jahan's passion for peace and stability, equity, human rights, and working collaboratively across cultures to build a more sustainable world. Led by her growing dedication to these topics, she graduated from the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy program in 2020 and has been publishing research papers and analytical reflections for think-tank platforms since then. Her research interests lie at the intersection of water governance, integrated water resources management, climate, and social justice.

Opportunities of Interest

Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
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