Alison Stiby Harris

Ali Stiby Harris is an experienced professional in government relations and policy, currently serving as Interim Head of Mental Health Policy and Global Government Relations Lead at Wellcome Trust since February 2022. Prior to this role, Ali held significant positions at Save the Children UK, including Senior Government Relations Adviser and Head of Government Relations, where advocacy and lobbying efforts were a focus. Ali's background includes a tenure at the Cabinet Office as a Senior Campaigner, leading campaigns for the Commonwealth Summit, and at BOND as Public Affairs and Government Relations Manager, developing strategies for effective lobbying. Additionally, Ali served as a Political Affairs Adviser at UNICEF UK, providing guidance on government engagement and authoring key policy documents. Ali began a career in the House of Commons as a Parliamentary Researcher specializing in international development. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in International Politics focused on International Development and a Bachelor's degree in History, both from Newcastle University.