Elizabeth Cook
About Elizabeth Cook
Elizabeth Cook is a Gender Equality Specialist currently working at Alinea International and the United Nations Capital Development Fund in Fiji. She has extensive experience in gender equality and social inclusion across various international organizations and diverse cultural settings.
Work at Alinea International
Elizabeth Cook has been serving as a Gender Equality Specialist at Alinea International since 2024. In this role, she works in a hybrid capacity, contributing her expertise in gender equality to various projects. Her position involves advocating for gender equity and implementing strategies that promote social inclusion.
Current Role at UNCDF
Since 2022, Elizabeth Cook has held the position of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist at the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in Suva, Fiji. In this role, she focuses on integrating gender equality into development initiatives and ensuring that social inclusion is prioritized in project planning and execution.
Previous Experience at UN Women
Elizabeth Cook worked as a Gender Advisor for Women's Economic Empowerment at UN Women from 2018 to 2019 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her responsibilities included advising on gender-related policies and programs aimed at enhancing women's economic opportunities and empowerment.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Cook has a strong educational background in communications and development. She earned her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Development from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she studied communications at the University of Ottawa and obtained an Honours degree from 2004 to 2008.
Diverse Professional Background
Elizabeth Cook has extensive experience working in various roles across different sectors. She has held positions at organizations such as Amnesty International, Cohn & Wolfe, and the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. Her work spans multiple regions, including the Middle East, South America, and Oceania, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.