Antonia has worked for UNICEF for over 10 years in Senegal, the Maldives, Liberia and New York-HQ in the areas of partnerships, communication, and monitoring and evaluation. She previously worked with civil society in Bangladesh and the Philippines. She holds degrees in International Development Studies and Communication and Culture. Her current portfolio at UNICEF-HQ includes managing global sport-for-development partnerships. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.