Isla Johns
About Isla Johns
Isla Johns is a Senior Innovation Manager with extensive experience in strategic development and program management, currently working at Save the Children International in London. She holds a Master's degree in European Policy and is proficient in English, French, and Spanish.
Work at Save the Children
Isla Johns has served as the Senior Innovation Manager at Save the Children International since 2015. In this role, she leads the strategic development of global programs, focusing on transformational change methodologies. She works closely with senior stakeholders worldwide to implement effective practice changes across various functions and countries. Her responsibilities include overseeing innovative cross-departmental partnering and capacity-building initiatives, which are essential for enhancing the organization's impact.
Education and Expertise
Isla Johns holds an MSc in European Policy from University College London, where she studied European Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, Public Policy Economics, and Research Methods. She also has a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Nottingham, specializing in French, German, and Spanish. Additionally, she completed an exchange semester at the University of Havana, focusing on Spanish language and translation, as well as Cuban history. Her educational background supports her multilingual capabilities, allowing her to deliver work in English, French, and Spanish.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role at Save the Children, Isla Johns held several positions in various organizations. She worked as a Programmes Manager from 2014 to 2015 and as a Senior Capacity Building Manager from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she served as a Strategy and Development Officer from 2011 to 2013 and as a Networks Manager from 2013 to 2014. Her diverse experience has equipped her with skills in problem-solving and continuous improvement, particularly through her utilization of lean six sigma green belt methodologies.
Achievements in Program Development
In her role as Senior Innovation Manager, Isla Johns has been instrumental in leading the strategic development of global programs at Save the Children. She has focused on methodologies that drive transformational change within the organization. Her work emphasizes innovative approaches to capacity-building and cross-departmental collaboration, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's initiatives.