Susan Simmonds LLM MCIPR (She / Her)

With over 30 years of experience in high-profile, mission-critical roles, I am a recognised leader in global strategic communications for For-Purpose and Social Impact organisations—including the UN system, charities, higher education, and government in the UK and internationally. I design and lead strategies, provide advisory/STTA, and deliver sustainable, measurable outcomes to tackle complex, high-stakes challenges. My work is grounded in human rights principles and informed by extensive experience in post-conflict settings such as Iraq and Kosovo, as well as in fragile or transitional contexts including Bangladesh and Ukraine, working with marginalised and vulnerable populations to ensure communications strategies are rights-compliant, inclusive, and culturally sensitive. I apply Theory of Change, Logic Models, Consultation, and Network Mapping to drive impact. Beyond communications, I bring leadership expertise in strategy, finance, evaluation, and programme design, honed over seven years as an NGO CEO, transforming and stabilising organisations to maximise mission delivery. I have a proven record of building partnerships, strengthening governance, and driving organisational growth, and am recognised by peers and international stakeholders for my ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments.