The Bell Foundation
Maria Gili is an accomplished communications professional currently serving as Head of Communications at The Bell Foundation since June 2023. Prior to this, Maria held various roles including Communications Manager at ALNAP from February 2014 to June 2023, where responsibilities encompassed managing communications for a global humanitarian learning network. Maria's earlier experience includes leading communications for Transparency International UK's Defence and Security Programme, serving as a communications officer for multiple organizations including Save the Children International and Editorial Televisa Chile, and supporting communication strategies for urban renovation projects with Baird & Associates. Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and advanced degrees in Journalism and Political Science as well as a diploma in PR from Cambridge Marketing College.
The Bell Foundation
The Bell Foundation works to overcome exclusion through language education by working with partners on innovation, research, training and practical interventions. Through generating and applying evidence, we aim to change practice, policy, public opinion and systems for children, adults and communities in the UK disadvantaged through language. Our work benefits two target groups: learners with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and offenders and ex-offenders for whom English is not their first language.