Kyra Loat is currently serving as the knowledge management focal point for the Alliance. Kyra graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Political Science, focusing on gender equality, sustainable development and international humanitarian law. Some of her main interests within the area of child protection include gender-based violence, children associated with armed forces and armed groups and education in emergencies. Kyra will continue leading the development of the Alliance’s new website to serve our KM requirements; assisting in our knowledge product and special event launches; and supporting the overall translation of technical information into analysed, actionable knowledge.