Francesca is the Partnerships and Programmes Manager for the Global Development Lab. The Global Development Lab sits within the International Relations Office, and supports Imperial's contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Agenda 2030, and Imperial's work more broadly with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in societies where multiple global challenges are acutely concentrated. 

Francesca's role focuses on building equitable partnerships with partners in Least Developed and Lower Middle Income Countries, led by development-related academic research across Imperial. She supports the Lab's, and broader institution's, engagement with international organisations, particularly UN agencies. Her role also focuses on developing and managing the Lab's suite of programmes, including the Global Development Fellowship, STEMB Development Impact Memos series, Annual Lecture and other international engagement events and activities. 

Francesca previously worked in the International Relations Office on strategic projects across regional portfolios, and led on operations.

Francesca holds a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Sheffield, and a BA in History.