Meg Briody
About Meg Briody
Meg Briody is a Campaigns Manager for Youth Participation at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in fundraising and event management within the international development sector, having previously held various roles at Save the Children UK and Cancer Research UK.
Current Role at Save the Children
Meg Briody currently serves as the Campaigns Manager for Youth Participation at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on engaging young people in advocacy and campaign initiatives. Her role emphasizes empowering youth to influence change and participate actively in campaigns that affect their lives.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Meg Briody has extensive experience at Save the Children UK, having worked in various roles since 2015. She served as an Event Manager for Special Events from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Campaigns Project Manager in International Development from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Senior Campaigns Adviser for both Children’s Campaigning and Youth Participation during her tenure, including a secondment in 2018.
Experience at Cancer Research UK
Before her time at Save the Children, Meg Briody worked at Cancer Research UK in multiple capacities. She began as a Foundations Intern for three months in 2013 and later held positions as a Legacy Events and Communications Assistant from 2013 to 2014 and as a Special Events Executive from 2014 to 2015. Her roles involved managing fundraising events and communications.
Education and Qualifications
Meg Briody studied at the University of Warwick, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English and French from 2008 to 2012. She also spent a year abroad at Université de Bourgogne, focusing on French Language and Literature from 2010 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and campaign management.
Skills and Passion for Youth Engagement
Meg Briody excels at building positive relationships with senior stakeholders and partners. She is passionate about supporting young people in creating change through campaigns. Her focus on youth participation is evident in her current role, where she advocates for the involvement of young individuals in decision-making processes.