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margaret clark

Margaret Clark is a cross-sector leader whose career spans education, international development, and public policy, underpinned by an MBA, an MSc in Social Research Methods, and a strong record of global engagement.
Her research centres on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality, education, and economic empowerment.


She represents organisations including the National Board of Catholic Women, Widows’ Rights International, Soroptimist International, and NAWO, and she has contributed to major forums such as CSW New York, CHOGM, CEDAW reviews, and the Council of Europe. Margaret also serves as the England representative to the UK Joint Committee on Women, linking grassroots efforts to EU-level advocacy.


A graduate of Common Purpose and a former global business director at BT, she combines faith-based advocacy with practical leadership in both corporate and nonprofit settings.


As a NAWO trustee, she champions ethical governance, inclusive listening, and transformative solutions rooted in equity.