Erin Kennedy

Erin Kennedy is a leading policy, children’s rights and gender expert with almost 20 years of experience. Ms. Kennedy is responsible for setting strategic direction for ChildFund’s foundations engagement, advocacy, U.S. programs, online protection and external affairs portfolio. Kennedy previously served as ChildFund's Sr. Director for External Affairs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duquesne University and a master’s in Public Administration from American University. Prior to joining ChildFund, she was the Sr. Advisor for Gender and Empowerment at CARE, USA, where she led advocacy strategy development. She is a thought leader and expert in the online protection of children space.