Charmaine Consul Goncalves

Charmaine Consul Goncalves is an accomplished professional in the field of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and humanitarian program management, currently serving as the Head of Programmes, Policy and Advocacy at WaterAid since November 2019. Prior experience includes acting as the DRR and Resilient Livelihoods Advisor at World Vision Australia, Humanitarian Lead at Oxfam Novib, and various roles at Oxfam Great Britain, Save the Children, and Oxfam Australia. Charmaine has demonstrated leadership in emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and community engagement, with a strong focus on integrated program development, strategic planning, and capacity building. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Public Health from Curtin University and multiple Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences from the University of Technology Sydney.