Revd. Gail Thompson, ambassador for world vision and Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA), is a long-time member and ordained Christian minister of C.I.C. International (Churches in Communities). She is also a member of the Centre for World Group, Ambassadors College and an ordained Honourable chaplain at SOAS University (disability unit). Gail spent 20 years as a professional and world class conductor, saxophonist, clarinettist & flautist. As well as touring, composing, and conducting her own 23-strong big band, she has world tours, concerts & countless solo appearances under her creative belt. She has played iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre and the Royal Festival Hall and alongside such luminaries as Art Blakey, Charlie Watts and the Jazz Warriors.