Raki Wane

Raki Wane is a policy communications professional currently working as a Policy Communications Manager at WhatsApp.2 Previously, she held the same position at Instagram from November 2019.2 Her career in communications includes experience at other prominent tech companies and organizations:

1. Policy Communications Manager at WhatsApp (since September 2022)2
2. Policy Communications Manager at Instagram (November 2019 - September 2022)2
3. Communications role at Twitter (May 2017 - November 2019)2
4. Experience at the United Nations Foundation

Raki holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Kent. She is based in San Francisco, California, United States.3

In her role at Instagram, Raki was responsible for communicating the platform's policies and guidelines. She has been quoted in various media outlets regarding Instagram's stance on content moderation, particularly in relation to sensitive topics such as cannabis promotion and COVID-19 misinformation.14

Raki is known for her expertise in policy communications, particularly in the tech industry. She has been involved in explaining and clarifying Instagram's policies on various issues, including:

1. The platform's stance on cannabis-related content and advertising1
2. Removal of posts containing false information about COVID-194
3. Addressing rumors about Instagram's algorithm and post reach5

Interestingly, Raki describes herself as a 'jollof rice truther,' which suggests she has a sense of humor and possibly a connection to West African culture, where jollof rice is a popular dish.