Heather Allen

Independent Consultant on Gender and Urban Transport

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Her international experience in gender, urban transport and climate change is complemented by technical expertise across all modes of urban transport and communication skills.
Key skills include:
• International perspective and excellent experience in emerging economies (Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and MENA regions)
• Unique commercial understanding of policy and applied research in the areas of transport, cities and climate change
• Experienced in Tri-sector leadership (Government, public agencies, private sector and not-for-profit), building relationships and managing strategic partnerships
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communications
• Multi-cultural and bi-lingual (French/English)

Recent work includes designing and implementing disaggregated data collection in Sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of COVID on women’s mobility, inclusive transport planning and policy advice.

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