Georgina Blackhurst
About Georgina Blackhurst
Georgina Blackhurst is a Network Events Senior Officer with extensive experience in event management and legal studies. She has held various positions at organizations such as the UK Home Office and Mind, and has a background in law from Lund University and The University of Sheffield.
Current Role at Mind
Georgina Blackhurst holds the position of Network Events Senior Officer at Mind, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she is responsible for organizing and managing events that promote mental health awareness and support for individuals and communities. Her work involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of events that align with Mind's mission.
Experience at the UK Home Office
Georgina Blackhurst has been serving as the Assistant Private Secretary to the Future Borders and Immigration Minister at the UK Home Office since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as the Ministerial Visits and Events Manager from 2019 to 2020. Her responsibilities included managing ministerial engagements and overseeing events related to immigration and border policy.
Previous Work at The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project
Georgina Blackhurst worked as an Events Officer at The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) in 2019 for a duration of eight months. In this role, she focused on organizing events that aimed to promote sustainable accounting practices and engage stakeholders in discussions about sustainability in finance.
Educational Background
Georgina Blackhurst studied at The University of Sheffield, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in European and International Law from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at Lund University, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Law from 2011 to 2012. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and international relations.
International Experience with the United Nations
In 2016, Georgina Blackhurst gained international experience as a Legal Intern with the United Nations at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). During her three-month internship, she contributed to legal proceedings and gained insights into international law and human rights issues.