Shirleen Ali has over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing humanitarian and development programs (including in higher education), with a GEDSI  (including GBV) focus. Shirleen is currently the GEDSI Adviser for the Partnerships for Social Protection, a DFAT-funded investment commitment to strengthening social protection policies, programs and systems across the Pacific Island Countries. Born and raised in Fiji, with deep roots in the beautiful island of Rotuma, Shirleen brings a Pacific islander’s perspective to advancing equity and inclusion.