Ouida Chichester

Ouida Chichester has extensive work experience in the field of sustainability and human rights. Ouida has worked at BSR (Business for Social Responsibility) since 2012, starting as an Associate and advancing to roles such as Manager Advisory Services and Associate Director. In their current position as the Director of Energy and Extractives, they drive change among leading companies in the energy, oil and gas, and mining industries to improve their sustainability and human rights practices. At BSR, they also plan and coordinates consulting work and supervises a global team of consultants.

Prior to their work at BSR, Ouida worked at the UNDP in 2011 as a Poverty Reduction & Millennium Development Goal Fellow, where they provided program support and qualitative analysis for water governance and gender equity projects. Ouida collaborated with international organizations, the government of Belize, and local NGOs on a disability rights project and assisted local women's NGOs in organizational development and grant proposal preparation.

Ouida's work experience also includes serving as a Rotary World Peace Fellow at Universidad del Salvador, where they studied international relations and gained knowledge in the field of Economy, Cooperation & Development. Ouida worked as a Communications and Donor Relations Officer at the Foundation for the People of Burma, coordinating communications and fundraising efforts for humanitarian aid projects. Additionally, they served as the Director of Partnerships and Program Officer at New Global Citizens, focusing on mobilizing young Americans to address global poverty and advocate for justice and dignity.

Ouida's career began as a Youth and Community Development Organizer for the Peace Corps in Ecuador, where they worked on strengthening grassroots foundations and implementing life-skills programs, including HIV/AIDS prevention, for women's groups, youth, and high school teachers.

Ouida Chichester's education history is as follows:

- From 2010 to 2011, they attended Universidad del Salvador and obtained a Master's degree in International Relations with a concentration in Economy, Cooperation, and Development.

- In 2002, they underwent Peace Corps Community-Based Training, but no degree or field of study is mentioned.

- From 1998 to 2002, they attended Mount Holyoke College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. Their studies at Mount Holyoke College focused on international relations, Latin America, and international relations.

- In 2000 and 2001, they attended the University of Buenos Aires, where their field of study was International Relations.

- No specific information is provided for their time at Mendocino Community High School, including start and end years, degree, or field of study.