Meagan Barrera

Meagan Barrera is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in advocacy and research related to women's rights, peace, and security. Currently serving as Programme Advisor and Women, Peace and Security Programme Manager at the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) since November 2022, Meagan has previously held roles as North America Researcher and Representative at the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and Program Associate at the Investor Alliance for Human Rights. Notable prior positions include Women, Peace and Security Advocacy Consultant at WILPF, Foreign Policy Assistant at the Clinton Foundation, and Human Rights Advocacy Coordinator at MADRE, where advocacy work at the UN was key. Educational qualifications include a Master of International Affairs in Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in International Politics from Georgetown University, complemented by studies at prestigious international institutions.