Laura Kelleher

Laura Kelleher is an experienced communications and policy professional with a strong focus on mental health advocacy and international relations. Currently serving as a Manager at Global Health Strategies since October 2022, Laura supports mental health and substance use communications for the World Health Organization and leads initiatives such as World Suicide Prevention Day. Previous roles include Head of Executive Office at Rethink Mental Illness, and Adviser to the CEO at Save the Children International, where Laura coordinated high-level engagements, provided political analysis, and led advocacy efforts on child rights at the UN. Additional experience encompasses serving as a Policy Adviser at the British Embassy Dublin and as Advocacy Manager at the European Council on Foreign Relations, alongside early work as a Political Assistant at the European Parliament. Laura holds a degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford and a degree in European Politics from the University of Sussex.