Meet Gisele McAuliffe
Gisele McAuliffe is a mission-driven communications strategist with a global lens and a deep commitment to advancing social good. She has partnered with top changemakers including the Gates Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, American Red Cross Disaster Services, Niger Delta Partnership Initiative Foundation, The Wilderness Society and others.
Her leadership has helped secure millions in philanthropic investment, strengthened partnerships, and sparked change that endures. As a former international journalist with CNN, United Press International Radio, Deutsche-Welle Radio, and Radio France Internationale she brings a storyteller’s eye and mind to every project.
Her work has been celebrated by leaders across sectors — climate action, public health, economic development, and more — earning testimonials reflecting her innovative and result-driven approach.
Pursuing roles strengthening program impacts, building capacity, and driving measurable change.
WHAT IS PUBLIC INTEREST COMMUNICATIONS?
Public interest communications is a strategic approach to communication that aims to advance social good, foster positive change, or address critical societal issues. It involves using research-driven strategies, compelling storytelling, targeted messaging, evidence-based tactics, and systems change to influence attitudes, behaviors, and policies in ways that benefit the broader public.
It goes beyond promotion and raising awareness to engaging and convincing people to take actions that serve the greater good.
Portfolio
Gisele has led projects that strengthen advocacy, shape public narratives, and accelerate impact. Here are a few examples of her work:
