Abigail Hunt
About Abigail Hunt
Abigail Hunt is a Research Fellow at ODI, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in gender and international development, with previous roles at organizations such as Womankind Worldwide and the European Women's Lobby.
Current Role at ODI
Abigail Hunt serves as a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). She has held this position since 2017, contributing to various research initiatives and projects. Her work focuses on issues related to gender and international development, aligning with her academic background and previous roles in policy and advocacy.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to her current role, Abigail Hunt worked at ODI as a Senior Research Officer from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, she was involved in research projects that addressed critical global challenges, leveraging her expertise in gender and international development.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Hunt earned her Master of Arts in Gender and International Development from the University of Warwick, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She graduated with Distinction and received the 'Giving to Warwick' prize. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The University of Sheffield, which she completed from 2002 to 2005.
Professional Background
Abigail Hunt has a diverse professional background in policy and advocacy roles. She worked as a Policy & Advocacy Manager at Womankind Worldwide from 2013 to 2016. Earlier, she was an Assistant in Social and Economic Policy at the European Women's Lobby for five months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Media and Campaigns Officer at The Survivors Trust from 2007 to 2010.