Gail Smith

Gail Smith is a Senior Manager at Oxfam responsible for communications and influencing advocacy. Gail previously held positions such as Communications Director at the South African Human Rights Commission and Senior Manager of Communications at the Mapungubwe Institute For Strategic Reflection. With a background in journalism and project management, Gail has a strong track record in strategic communications and advocacy. Gail has also worked on campaigns for social security for children and produced a documentary on Sara Baartman. Gail's educational background includes a Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University and a Masters Degree in Women's & Gender Studies from UCL.