Alison French is the Executive Director who joined AdvocAid in September 2023 . With a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, Alison brings a strong track record of success to her role.

Alison’s career began at the Department of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, where she started as an Information and Communications Officer and quickly rose to the position of Principal Regulatory Officer. She then transitioned to the renowned women’s rights and feminist organization, Rainbo Initiative, where she served as Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. Most recently, she worked as Communications and Influencing Manager at Plan International.

Throughout her career, Alison has developed a diverse range of skills, including organizational leadership, coordination of advocacy initiatives, building strategic partnerships, donor relations, high-level report compilation, research, and strategic communication. Her expertise has been informed by her academic background, which includes a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology.

As Executive Director of AdvocAid Sierra Leone, Alison is committed to using her skills and experience to drive positive change for women and girls in Sierra Leone.

Jalahan Amara is AdvocAid’s South-East Programme Officer. Joining AdvocAid in April 2015, she worked as a senior secondary school teacher before and as a volunteer for Amnesty International.  A dedicated caretaker, Jalahan is most proud of AdvocAid’s role in upholding the rights of juvenile clients, and defending vulnerable women.