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Zara Bracegirdle

Mental Health Development Programs Officer, Solid Minds

Zara Bracegirdle is a global mental health professional committed to strengthening access to psychosocial support in low-resource settings. She currently serves as the Mental Health Development Programs Officer at Solid Minds, where she supports program design, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives that enhance community-based care. Previously, she worked as a Project Manager with Action for Child Trauma International, leading activities designed to improve trauma support for children and families affected by conflict in Colombia. She holds an MSc in Global Mental Health from King’s College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a degree in International Development with Psychology from the University of Sussex.