Leslie Archambeault

Leslie Archambeault is a Professorial Lecturer (Part-Time) and currently serves as Managing Director, Humanitarian Policy at Save the Children, leading U.S. government advocacy on humanitarian crises. Previously, she held senior roles at Save the Children, including Acting Global Development Policy Director and Gender Policy Director, as well as Global Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy lead at Plan International. Her career includes work with the UNDP Arab States Hub, UN Women, and Human Rights Watch, focusing on conflict analysis, gender-based violence, and child rights in crisis settings.

Education:

• Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School
• Master's in Global Affairs from NYU
• B.A. from Pace University
• Completed MIT Seminar XXI Program (2024)

Research Focus: Specializes in humanitarian policy, gender equity in conflict zones, child protection, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Her work intersects with UN Security Council agendas on children and armed conflict, gender-responsive transitional justice, and global refugee frameworks.

Awards:

• 2021 Recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical

Grants/Advising: No information explicitly provided in the text. Professional contributions focus on policy development and advocacy rather than academic grants or student supervision.