Saint Lucia – [August 4, 2025]
The Pan-African Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert as our new Board Advisor for Caribbean Affairs. A distinguished academic, policy strategist, and former Minister of Government, Dr. Rigobert brings a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to strengthen Caribbean-Africa partnerships rooted in mutual respect, solidarity, and South-South cooperation.
Dr. Rigobert’s illustrious career spans international diplomacy, sustainable development, education transformation, and digital innovation. As Saint Lucia’s Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations, and Sustainable Development from 2016 to 2021, she championed transformative policies prioritizing climate resilience, gender equity, and education reform. A trailblazer, she made history as the first woman and one of the youngest to serve as Leader of the Opposition in Saint Lucia’s Parliament (2014–2016). Her powerful advocacy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has amplified the Global South’s voice on critical issues like sustainability and inclusive global frameworks.
With an academic foundation from the University of the West Indies and the University of Cambridge, where she was a Chevening and Sir Patrick Sheehy Scholar, Dr. Rigobert has taught and mentored future leaders in international relations, global political economy, and diplomacy. Her academic contributions include a visiting fellowship at the University of Sussex, teaching at Anton de Kom University in Suriname, and serving as a Visiting Fellow at the University of York’s Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (2022–2023). Most recently, as Dean of Academics at the University of St. Martin (2023–2025), she spearheaded curriculum innovation and institutional strengthening.
Currently, as CEO and Principal Consultant of Propel Ltd., Dr. Rigobert advises global organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF on education transformation, AI governance, and policy innovation across the Caribbean. Her deep regional insight and commitment to fostering equitable partnerships make her an invaluable addition to the Pan-African Council.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert as we work together to deepen Caribbean-Africa collaboration and advance our shared vision for a resilient, inclusive future.
