Vanessa Gray-Hernandez

Vanessa Gray-Hernandez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in executive management and support, currently serving as a Senior Manager/Advisor in the Office of the CEO at Save the Children International since October 2012. In this role, Vanessa leads the governance and strategic planning for the Global Executive Committee, significantly influencing high-level decision-making. Prior to this position, experience includes serving as an Executive Assistant at UNICEF UK and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting, where responsibilities encompassed supporting high-profile executives and managing essential office functions. Vanessa's educational background includes a Master of Science from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Master of Arts from The University of Edinburgh, along with ongoing professional development through the Chief of Staff Executive Education Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Additionally, Vanessa is a member of The Chief of Staff Association and is pursuing certification in the field.