In her role as Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Powell is responsible for leading the UN Global Compact’s Strategic Communications and Events; Outreach and Engagement, Fundraising, and Marketing. She also leads the Government Relations and Africa teams as well as Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and oversees the integrity of the initiative.

Ms. Powell previously held the role of Chief of Staff with the Global Compact. In this position, she was responsible for managing the front office operations and strategic initiatives, alongside a diverse portfolio including Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Board Relations, as well as the integrity of the initiative. She also oversaw the strategic relations of the UN Global Compact with Governments as well as partnerships across the United Nations System, including with the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General.

Prior to her position as Chief of Staff, Ms. Powell was Head of Strategy and Partnerships for the UN Global Compact. In this position, she led a range of strategic initiatives including those focused on connecting companies with the United Nations.

Before joining the UN Global Compact in 2001, Ms. Powell worked in the Speechwriting Unit of the Executive Office of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. 

Ms. Powell holds a Master of International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Political Science with honours from Queen's University in Canada.