Breaking Barriers in Diplomacy: My Career Journey

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You are invited to this WACA BHM virtual interactive session entitled Breaking Barriers in Diplomacy: My Career Journey on Wednesday 14th October 2026 6.30pm – 7.30pm We will be talking with Her Excellency Alicia Herbert OBE, British High Commissioner to Jamaica. Alicia Herbert OBE assumed office as British High Commissioner to Jamaica in September 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in international development, gender equality, and diplomacy. Prior to this role, she served as the UK's Special Envoy for Gender Equality and Director of Education, Gender and Equality at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Her career includes senior postings in Mozambique, Nigeria, and Sudan, where she led work on governance, security, education, and humanitarian response in some of the world's most challenging environments.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, High Commissioner Herbert's journey reflects a deep commitment to breaking barriers, whether in education, gender equality, or diplomatic leadership. In this session, she will share insights from her career, reflect on the challenges and opportunities faced by women and people from diverse backgrounds in diplomacy, and discuss her priorities for UK Jamaica relations, including education, gender-based violence, and people to people connections. The talk will be followed by a live Q&A, giving participants the chance to ask questions directly.

This interactive talk offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from a senior diplomat whose work spans policy, advocacy, and frontline humanitarian action, and whose story underscores the power of resilience, representation, and purpose led leadership.

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