Audrey Spencer

Audrey Spencer over 20 years of experience in education specializing in programming and training for literacy, numeracy, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), teacher support and healthy youth practices that are grounded in inclusive and gender-equitable foundations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Audrey is the Global Practice Lead for Education at Chemonics International and has provided technical assistance and thought leadership on projects in Central Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific regions. She has experience forging successful partnerships with Ministries of Education, research and training entities, civil society organizations, and grassroots stakeholders to design, implement and grow sustainable projects that consistently meet or exceed targets. Audrey served as both staff and volunteer with Peace Corps (Belize 2005-2007, Uganda 2011-2015) spearheading the agency’s flagship education initiative, Read for Life, in collaboration with Let Girls Learn. As an elementary school principal, literacy specialist, and lead teacher, Audrey was a founding educator with Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles. She has served on the board of Reading Partners DC and is currently the co-chair of the Global Literacy Special Interest Group. She holds an M.A. in education, specializing in curriculum and instruction and education technology, and a B.S. in elementary education.