Julia Lynch, Founder & CEO (she/her)

Over the past twenty years, Julia Lynch has worked as a Community Social Worker and Therapist in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. Julia has also spent extensive time working throughout many countries in the Global South as the Founder and CEO of Global Girl Project. Julia is the innovative developer of all of our programming and she works in partnership with NGOs and schools globally to implement and run leadership programs and initiatives for girls. Julia runs the day-t0-day operations of GGP from the United Kingdom. And as a role model to our scholars, Julia speaks to businesses and organizations globally about how to be a change-maker in one’s own life, world and work.

Hannah White-Steele, Programme and Impact Director (she/her)

Hannah looks after our global programs, ensuring they are running effectively, as well as supporting communications, operations, and organisational development. She has extensive UK and international experience in programme management, youth leadership, and organisational development. She has previously worked running youth leadership programs in the UK, as a network and community building expert supporting the development of networks for social change globally, and as Impact Manager in the area of female financial inclusion in the Asia Pacific. Hannah believes passionately in the power of women and the importance of gender equality and feminist leadership in changing the world. When she’s not working at Global Girl Project Hannah works as a personal coach, supporting women to reach their goals and build their confidence.

Tobi Agbede, External Relations and Outreach Coordinator

Tobi pivoted from law to communications to drive engagement and action on causes she cares about, particularly gender equality, economic and social development, and climate justice.

With over five years of experience managing social impact projects and external relations for nonprofit corporate organisations, Tobi brings expertise in stakeholder engagement, communications, and impact investment towards expanding our corporate partnerships and increasing visibility for our work.

Tobi hopes to, through her work at the Global Girl Project, promote feminist leadership, provide more opportunities for girls in underserved communities, and redress Global North-South disparities.