Abigail Spangler

Abigail Spangler is an intersectional feminist with over ten years of experience in gender mainstreaming, gender-based violence prevention and response, youth development, and inclusive development. As the Associate Director, Girls’ Education and Gender Equality, she is responsible for strategic direction, technical guidance, and support to Room to Read’s girls’ education and gender equality programs and custom projects in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Prior to joining Room to Read, Abigail supported gender mainstreaming with programs and projects in the agriculture and health sectors. She worked in Malaysia, providing humanitarian aid to Burmese refugees, and in Peru as a youth development specialist, working alongside the Peruvian Ministry of Education to design educational programs to support youth to stay in school and graduate from secondary school. She holds a BA in political science from the University of Oregon and an MA in cross-cultural communications and international relations from Newcastle University.