Olivia Berthon
About Olivia Berthon
Olivia Berthon serves as the Senior Communications Officer at the Overseas Development Institute, focusing on Europe and migration. She has a strong academic background with degrees from The University of Edinburgh and the University of Oxford, and extensive experience in communications and policy roles within various organizations.
Work at ODI
Olivia Berthon serves as the Senior Communications Officer at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), focusing on Europe and Migration since 2021. In this role, she leads communications for the Mayors Dialogue on Growth and Solidarity, which involves collaboration among 20 African and European mayors addressing human mobility. She plays a significant role in organizing high-level events and strategic convenings related to global migration issues. Additionally, she coordinates the production of various communication materials, including publications, blogs, and social media content, specifically for ODI's migration portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Berthon holds a Master of Arts (MA) in French and Spanish from The University of Edinburgh, completed from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford in 2020. Her academic background includes a strong foundation in languages and migration studies, which supports her current work in communications related to migration issues.
Background
Olivia Berthon's early education includes attending James Allen's Girls' School, where she achieved 4 A's at A level and Distinctions in Advanced Extended Award for French and Spanish from 2001 to 2008. Her professional experience includes roles at various organizations, such as an intern at UNHCR in 2012, a Refugee Caseworker at the British Red Cross from 2013 to 2014, and a Campaign Coordinator and Communications Officer at Street Child during the same period.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position at ODI, Olivia worked at UKCDR as Communications Manager for 11 months in 2017 and later as Policy and Programme Officer for 10 months from 2018 to 2019. Her diverse experience in communications and policy development has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role, where she actively engages in media and public affairs, identifying opportunities to amplify ODI's research.