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.
"I’m passionate about working with funders to weave strategic communications into grantmaking, and supporting grantees in building the capacity to put those strategies into action."
WHAT IS PUBLIC INTEREST COMMUNICATIONS?
It is strategic communications grounded in research and science to achieve sustained and positive social good. It borrows from its sister fields of public relations, advertising, journalism and marketing and is informed by sociology, psychology, neuroscience and political science.
It goes beyond promotion and raising awareness to motivating people to take actions that benefit all
Portfolio
Gisele has led projects that strengthen advocacy, shape public narratives, and accelerate impact. Here are a few examples of her work:
