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Rio Grace Otara

MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation, Class of 2019

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    Name: Rio Grace Otara

    Programme and year: MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation 2019

What are you currently doing and where?

I am the Deputy Head of Global Programmes at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. I am based in London and work with 153 countries in delivering life-changing interventions/programmes for girls and young people.

How do you use what you learned at LSE Gender in your current role?

My gender expertise comes in handy in developing/updating organisational policies, policy advocacy, resource mobilisation, and strategy development.

What advice do you have for current and/or prospective LSE Gender students?

Expand your network, meet people in your field of interest, and explore possible collaborations.

Connect with Rio on LinkedIn.