Natalie Smith
About Natalie Smith
Natalie Smith is a Program Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2019. She holds two Master's degrees in Applied Human Rights and Education, and has prior experience in various educational and humanitarian roles.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Natalie Smith has been serving as a Program Manager at Save the Children UK since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various programs aimed at improving the lives of children in need. Her experience in humanitarian operations and program management allows her to effectively contribute to the organization's mission.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Operations
Prior to her current position, Natalie worked at Save the Children UK as a Humanitarian Operations Officer from 2016 to 2019. During this time, she focused on coordinating humanitarian responses and ensuring effective implementation of programs in challenging environments. This role provided her with valuable insights into the complexities of humanitarian work.
Educational Background
Natalie Smith holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education from the UCL Institute of Education, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Human Rights from the University of York, where she studied from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish and Global Development from Leeds Beckett University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012.
Early Career at British Council
Natalie's early career included roles at the British Council, where she worked as an English Teacher in Asuncion, Paraguay, from 2010 to 2011, and as an English Language Assistant in Guadeloupe from 2012 to 2013. These positions allowed her to develop her teaching skills and gain international experience in educational settings.
Initial Role in Housing Support
Before her extensive experience in humanitarian work, Natalie served as a Housing Support Assistant at Foundation (formerly Foundation Housing) in Leeds, United Kingdom, for six months in 2014. This role involved providing support to individuals in need of housing assistance, contributing to her understanding of social support systems.