Raquel Abrantes

Raquel Melo Abrantes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program design and management across various esteemed organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Program Consultant at the Skoll Foundation since October 2022, Abrantes previously held a consultant role at the Clinton Foundation for a brief period in 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Abrantes progressed through several leadership roles at Founders Pledge, including Programmes Director and Interim Programmes Director. Earlier experience includes significant positions at the Clinton Global Initiative, where Abrantes managed teams and strategic initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges, and at the Organización de los Estados Americanos, focusing on peacebuilding in Central America. A foundation in communication sciences was established with a bachelor's degree from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, supplemented by an Erasmus Scholarship in Public Relations and Political Communication at Universidad de Málaga.