Kate Aykroyd

Kate Aykroyd is a professional with a wealth of experience in humanitarian action and international development, having worked with INGOs, grassroots organizations, and innovation start-ups. Her specific interests lie in effective listening to crisis-affected populations for valuable feedback, advocating for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in humanitarian responses, and utilizing data-driven approaches for evidence-based change.

Kate Aykroyd pursued her education by studying at Ku Leuven Faculty Of Engineering Technology & Faculty Of Movement And Rehabilitation Sciences for her undergraduate studies. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a Master's degree in Politics, Philosophy from the University Of Edinburgh School Of Philosophy, Psychology And Language Sciences.

Kate Aykroyd has held various roles in distinguished organizations, including being a Humanitarian Consultant at Independent, a Data And Learning Analyst at Handicap International, an Inclusion Meal Officer at Handicap International, a Project And Communication Coordinator at Humanitarian Leadership Academy, and part of the Humanitarian Surge Team at Save The Children Uk. She has also served as a Programmes Information Officer, Assistant Researcher at the House Of Commons, and as a Humanitarian Project Officer - Trainee at Save The Children Uk.