The Vavengers

After 5 years leading The Vavengers as our Chief Executive Officer, Sema Gornall will be moving forward at the end of 2026. Sema’s leadership made the start-up charity a globally recognised campaigning and convening organisation while also growing its deep roots in frontline support work. Her influence and work, building on the existing values of The Vavengers, turned us into a powerhouse with allies and supporters globally. Her legacy will continue to have a positive impact not only on The Vavengers but also on the wider gender-equality movement.

Sema built systems for survivor activists to be platformed nationally and globally while utilising the power of strong partnerships with extraordinary pro bono support driven to our cause. With a business model of six-to seven-figure gifts in kind each year since she became our CEO, Sema is leaving behind an incredible workforce from legal, financial and management consultancy firms, supporting our movement. Sema also built the charity’s flagship ambassadorship model, providing support, platforming, access, leadership opportunities and care to survivors of Gender-Based Violence, decolonising structures that worked against survivors.

Sema’s work built significant ties between sectors, enabled equality that works for everyone within our movement, drove legislative and practical policies, and mobilised resources from all sources.

Read the full press release on our website: https://thevavengers.co.uk/blognews/sema-gornall-to-move-forward-from-being-the-ceo-of-vavengers