Emma Wagner
About Emma Wagner
Emma Wagner serves as the Head of Education Policy & Advocacy at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in education policy and advocacy, she has worked in various roles within the organization since 2014, contributing to initiatives both in the UK and internationally.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Emma Wagner serves as the Head of Education Policy & Advocacy at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission to improve educational outcomes for children. Her role involves shaping education policies and advocating for effective strategies to ensure that children have access to quality education.
Previous Positions at Save the Children UK
Emma Wagner has held multiple roles at Save the Children UK. She worked as a Government Relations Assistant from 2014 to 2016 and later served as the Advocacy Coordinator for six months in 2014. Following this, she took on the role of Parliamentary & Advocacy Officer from 2016 to 2017, and then as Education Policy & Advocacy Officer (secondment) for three months in 2017. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Education in Emergencies Policy & Advocacy Adviser, and she served as the Senior Education Policy & Advocacy Adviser from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Emma Wagner studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she earned a Master of Science in Development Management with Merit from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Development Studies at the University of East Anglia from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in international development and policy advocacy.
Experience in International Development
Before her extensive career at Save the Children UK, Emma Wagner worked as a Programme Manager at Umoja Tanzania Incorporated from 2008 to 2009. This experience in Tanzania contributed to her understanding of development challenges and the importance of effective program management in international contexts.