Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Hilary Clauson is a gender equality professional with equal parts policy and program management experience. Hilary's university days saw her attend five universities on three continents in two languages, culminating in a Master's degree in African Studies from Oxford University. She began her career in Canada's public service, including Global Affairs Canada and the International Development Research Centre, followed by Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Canada.

Despite having been expelled from preschool herself (!), she now appreciates how preschool is a crucial foundation for lifelong learning and individual and community prosperity. She is privileged to have supported Aga Khan Development Network early childhood education projects in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and East Africa.

As the Equality Fund's Senior Policy Advisor, Hilary engages in policy analysis and helps build partnerships toward shifting resources and power to women's rights organizations and feminist movements globally.

Hilary enjoys being a mom, reading, attending the theatre, and volunteering, and is a lifelong Girl Guide.

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