I am a dedicated lifelong learner focused on social justice, civic action, and transformative advocacy. Trained in advocacy communications and project management, I bring multi-cultural stakeholder engagement and over a decade of experience in content creation and strategic storytelling to NGO campaigns and community-led initiatives. I’m passionate about climate justice, human rights, and building resilient, inclusive movements through effective communications and collaboration. I have earned recognition such as the 2024 Global Citizen Youth Leader Award, co-founded youth-led community ventures, and lead fundraising and partnerships for initiatives spanning slow fashion, environmental campaigns, and disaster resilience. I thrive in global teams, bridging President-level priorities with on-the-ground stakeholders, and I remain committed to using storytelling and strategic campaigns to advance social change.

Gabrielle Cabodil

I am a dedicated lifelong learner focused on social justice, civic action, and transformative advocacy. Trained in advocacy communications and project management, I bring multi-cultural stakeholder engagement and over a decade of experience in content creation and strategic storytelling to NGO campaigns and community-led initiatives. I’m passionate about climate justice, human rights, and building resilient, inclusive movements through effective communications and collaboration. I have earned recognition such as the 2024 Global Citizen Youth Leader Award, co-founded youth-led community ventures, and lead fundraising and partnerships for initiatives spanning slow fashion, environmental campaigns, and disaster resilience. I thrive in global teams, bridging President-level priorities with on-the-ground stakeholders, and I remain committed to using storytelling and strategic campaigns to advance social change.

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I am a dedicated lifelong learner focused on social justice, civic action, and transformative advocacy. Trained in advocacy communications and project management, I bring multi-cultural stakeholder engagement and over a decade of experience in content creation and strategic storytelling to NGO campaigns and community-led initiatives. I’m passionate about climate justice, human rights, and building resilient, inclusive movements through effective communications and collaboration.

I have earned recognition such as the 2024 Global Citizen Youth Leader Award, co-founded youth-led community ventures, and lead fundraising and partnerships for initiatives spanning slow fashion, environmental campaigns, and disaster resilience. I thrive in global teams, bridging President-level priorities with on-the-ground stakeholders, and I remain committed to using storytelling and strategic campaigns to advance social change.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Campaigns and Operations Coordinator to the President at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the President’s office to advance executive management, political and diplomatic work, and fundraising. Streamlining internal communications and processes across a global team of 40+ staff. Convening programme committees, managing agendas and correspondence, logistics, and strategy briefings. Developing communications materials and speech preparation for the President, including direct content creation for social media and a viral COP30 reel with 150K+ impressions. Leading project management and head writer contributions for the forthcoming publication 'What We Owe the Water: It’s time for a Fossil Fuel Treaty' (Australia Institute, 2026). Supporting the Political team to align the President’s network with global and regional priorities, including planning for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels conference in April 2026.
Global Operations Manager at Break Free From Plastic Movement
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Managing operations and internal coordination for the global team, overseeing data-driven communications and correspondence, supporting impact monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives including curriculum development with partner training institutes. Led major events, developed engagement tools such as the Members’ Portal and the 'Plasticsphere' news-monitoring tool. Supported Senior Management and Steering Committee with budgeting, forecasting, and contract management across host organizations in Manila, Berkeley, and Brussels. Built internal processes for a 50-strong global secretariat and ensured staff safety and wellbeing in remote settings. Guided digital media strategy, privacy, CRM, and newsletter management; initiated CMS-based website content management and digital-channel guidance.
Board of Directors (Member) at Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Philippines
January 1, 2022 - Present
Seasonal role supporting organizational development, strategy, donor reporting requirements, and climate-justice youth engagement thought leadership within the local DRI chapter.
Chief Operations Officer & Creative Operations Manager at Nuovo Media
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supporting founders in strategy development, risk and change management, and administrative/financial compliance. Managing HR for the creative team, overseeing client relations, coordinating creative campaigns, and translating campaigns into outputs. Managing content creation, paid social media ads, and analytics for clients including Ayala Corporation and HiPP Organics.
Content Creation Committee Co-Head at Metro Manila Pride
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Overseeing the digital media team for content-related tasks in collaboration with multiple committees. Supported the Pride March & Festival task force and campaigns for anti-discrimination legislation during Duterte’s administration; delivered a flagship cut for the 2017 MMP event.
Secretariat Program Coordinator at BCMAP
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Administrative support to the Board of Directors; cross-sector stakeholder engagement; copywriting and content creation for social media and IEC materials; web design and administration. Coordinated onboarding tools and the BCMAP summit (2018) in partnership with ARISE Philippines.
Content Creator (Video, Photo, and Graphics) at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Video production from concept to shoot and edit in collaboration with social change groups. Notable projects include 'Empowered Women Empower Women' (2019, with Canadian Embassy) and 'Ang Bagong Bayanihan' (with Occupy movement’s local chapter in Bulacan).

Education

MSc Social Justice and Community Action at University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication at De La Salle University
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

ABCP Certification (Associate Business Continuity Professional)
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
DRI International Certification in Programme Management & Organizational Resilience
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education