Amelia Folkes

Amelia Folkes joined DNDi in September 2016 and heads the Global Executive Office, leads internal communication, and coordinates global governance. She joined the Executive Team in 2025 as Chief of Staff.

Amelia has over 15 years experience in the International Organization and Non-Governmental Organizations sector, including in the executive office of MSF International supporting the Secretary General and the International President, at the MSF Access Campaign as the Coordination and Legal Officer, and at UNHCR supporting the High Commissioner’s Representative in the United Kingdom. 

Previously, Amelia practiced as a lawyer with top international law firm Allen & Overy LLP, specializing in commercial law in London and Prague, with a focus on derivatives and structured finance law.  Amelia earned her LLB law degree from The University of Manchester, England, and her postgraduate professional legal qualification with distinction from BPP University Law School in London, England.