Secretariat
The Secretariat acts as the central hub of the network. It leads, enables and coordinates the members of Southern Voice to work together to achieve the network’s mission and deliver its strategy.
Previously, Margarita founded and led two policy-impact innovation centres: the People in Government Lab at the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University and the Behavioural Unit at CIDE in Mexico. She was a trusted advisor to Mexico’s Public Security and Defence Ministers.
Margarita has more than 15 years of experience working with governments, international organisations, and world-class universities, and delivering context and policy-relevant research. Her research focuses on financial and gender inclusion, integrity and ethics in governments, public security, and public sector transformation.
She is a Visiting Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, a Senior Research Fellow at the Public Management and Innovation Lab, and a Behavioural Advisor at the Asian Development Bank.
Valeria is currently part of the Global Advisory Board of Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation (UNF) initiative. Her previous appointments include: Mexican Delegate for the G20 to negotiate in India’s Y20 Summit and UNF Next Generation Fellow to develop policy proposals for the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General.
Valeria graduated with an M.Sc. in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford. She also holds a B.A. in International Relations and Global Studies and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.
Tracy holds a BA in Arts Criticism, Communications and Curation from Saint Martins College (University of the Arts, London).
Zamiyat holds a Master in Social Science of the Internet from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor in Communications from the American University of Nigeria.
Her academic journey is marked by a multidisciplinary background-she holds her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s in public policy and an MPhil in inclusive policies. She’s dedicated to leveraging this varied knowledge & and experience for impactful change through evidence-based policy.
Before her time at Southern Voice, Gabriela served as Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of the European Parliament (EP) for Human Rights and Democracy and as Senior Communications Officer at the International Crisis Group.
A seasoned journalist and political scientist, she offers expert advice on a wide range of policy and development issues. Her unique blend of expertise allows her to effectively communicate complex topics, with a particular focus on the intersection of the Global South and the European Union.
He collaborates closely with the Communications and Media Officer to drive innovative and impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
After completing his BCom Marketing Management degree (Stellenbosch University, South Africa), he set off to Italy where he taught English. He is passionate about leveraging digital tools and creative storytelling to advocate for meaningful change and raise awareness on important global issues.
She has previously worked to advance gender equality in football, to strengthen democracy advocacy, to support refuge and migration initiatives, and was part of the 2022 Qatar World Cup communications team in Latin America.
Giovanna holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from IE University in Madrid, and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from University of La Verne in California. She is passionate about women empowerment and migration.
Estefanía holds a Master in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute Geneva and a Bachelor in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
Daniela holds a Master’s Degree in International Law and Human Rights and is especially interested in critical approaches to the links between Human Rights and Development, joining the efforts of those who seek to transform the field through bottom-up perspectives. At Southern Voice, she works closely with the Director of Programmes and Research to formulate, implement and monitor day-to-day activities.
Guísela holds a Master in Conflict Studies from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor in International Relations from the University of São Paulo.
Anarosa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Management from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). She has been actively involved in social responsibility initiatives and has led efforts to promote sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement within organisations.
Her experience includes working at TECHO Peru in International Cooperation, as well as participating in the planning and coordination of activities for the Asociación Bíblica Emmanuel del Callao.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Management from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP).
