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Kai O'Doherty

Director Of Policy And Evidence

Kai O'Doherty is an experienced policy and public affairs leader with a focus on advocacy for marginalized communities. Currently serving as the Director of Policy and Evidence at Galop since May 2025, O'Doherty leads initiatives to enhance the lives of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse in the UK. Previously, O'Doherty held the position of Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the National Children's Bureau, emphasizing evidence-based policy development for children's issues, and served as Head of Policy & Advocacy at Mermaids, advocating for trans youth in a complex political landscape. Earlier roles include serving as a Private Secretary and Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Justice and as a Policy Advisor in the Strategic Projects Unit at the Department for Work and Pensions. O'Doherty holds a Master of Science in Policy Studies from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Joint Honours from McGill University.

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