Rebecca Smith
About Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith is a Senior Child Protection Adviser at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in child protection, having held various roles at organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and Save the Children UK, and holds multiple degrees in social work and public health.
Current Role at Save the Children
Rebecca Smith serves as the Senior Child Protection Adviser at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2018, contributing her expertise in child protection for six years in London. In this role, she focuses on safeguarding children and ensuring their well-being in various contexts.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Prior to her current role, Rebecca worked at Save the Children UK as the Children Without Appropriate Care Adviser from 2012 to 2018. During her six years in this position, she addressed the needs of children lacking appropriate care, implementing programs and strategies to support vulnerable youth.
Experience with International Rescue Committee
Rebecca Smith has extensive experience with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where she held multiple roles. She served as the Child and Youth Protection and Development Coordinator from 2006 to 2009 in Darfur, Sudan, and as the Emergency Child and Youth Protection and Development Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 in a global capacity. Additionally, she worked as the Child and Youth Protection and Development Manager for nine months in Bahai, Chad, from 2005 to 2006.
Educational Background
Rebecca holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University School of Social Work, where she studied Advanced Clinical Practice from 2003 to 2005. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, focusing on Forced Migration and Health from 2002 to 2005. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Sociology from Brandeis University, with minors in East Asian Studies and Journalism, from 1996 to 2000.
International Volunteer Experience
Rebecca's international experience includes serving as a Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Erdenet, Mongolia, from 2000 to 2002. She also completed internships in social work at NYU Langone Medical Center and Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, gaining practical experience in diverse settings.