Paola Abis
About Paola Abis
Paola Abis is a Senior Communications Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), where she provides strategic communications and policy advice. She has a background in international relations and has worked in various communications roles, including at Ecorys UK and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy.
Current Role at ODI
Paola Abis serves as a Senior Communications Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2019, where she provides strategic communications and policy advice for the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups (CSAG). Her role involves engaging in projects related to gender equality and peacebuilding, including initiatives focused on peace and protection.
Previous Experience in Communications
Prior to her current role, Paola Abis worked at Ecorys UK in various capacities. She served as a Senior Communications Consultant for seven months in 2019 and previously held the position of Communications Consultant from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Communications Assistant for six months in 2016. Her experience includes high-level event convening and delivering publications on topics such as rule of law and justice financing.
Educational Background
Paola Abis has a strong academic background in international relations and public policy. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations from the University of Westminster, achieving Upper Second Class Honours and a Distinction in her dissertation from 2010 to 2013. She also completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Public Policy at UCL from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at St. Clare's, Oxford, where she received an International Baccalaureate Diploma, and participated in a semester exchange program at Macquarie University.
Involvement in Development Initiatives
In her career, Paola Abis has contributed to significant development initiatives. She has been involved in the Learning, Evidence and Advocacy Partnership (LEAP) programme, which focuses on adaptive management and innovative development approaches. Furthermore, she has contributed to the Global Learning for Adaptive Management Initiative (GLAM) and LearnAdapt projects, emphasizing the importance of political thinking and working in development contexts.