Ella Robertson McKay

Managing Director

Ella Robertson McKay is the Managing Director of One Young World, where she oversees the organisation's operations, programmes, and international events, connecting and supporting young leaders from over 190+ countries.

Ella is the co-author of How To Make A Difference: The Definitive Guide To Activism (Hachette 2019) and frequently writes for publications such as Fortune and The Times; she is also a regular podcast guest. A previous member of the Scottish National Debating Team, Ella is a sought after public speaker and moderator, with her first TEDx talk in 2024 addressing the current disconnect between activism and impact.

Ella sits on the Advisory Boards of UNLOC, a youth entrepreneurship non-profit, and Daughters4Earth, a charity supporting women taking climate action. She also is a member of the Magnitsky Human Rights Awards. She is a Governor of a local primary school in London.