Jessica Winn
About Jessica Winn
Jessica Winn serves as the Head of the Pneumonia Support Hub and Strategic Partnerships, bringing over 20 years of experience in international development. Her career includes significant roles at organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and Save the Children, where she focuses on driving partnerships and influencing policy change.
Current Role at Save the Children
Jessica Winn serves as the Head of Pneumonia Support Hub and Strategic Partnerships at Save the Children UK since 2019. In this role, she focuses on mobilizing resources and partnerships to address pneumonia, a leading cause of child mortality. Additionally, she is the Global Goal Team Lead for Health, Nutrition, and WASH at Save the Children International, a position she has held since 2022. Her work involves coordinating global strategies to improve health outcomes for children.
Experience in International Development
Jessica Winn has over 20 years of experience in international development, working with prominent organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and Save the Children. Her career includes various roles that emphasize program monitoring, equity, and emergency response. She has held positions at UNICEF, where she worked on child protection and HIV/AIDS in South Asia, and served as a Senior Specialist in urban planning and pandemic preparedness.
Educational Background
Jessica Winn studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she earned a Master of Science in Social Policy and Planning in Developing Countries from 2001 to 2002. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background supports her expertise in policy development and strategic partnerships in the context of international development.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Throughout her career, Jessica Winn has held various positions that contributed to her expertise in international development. She worked at The World Bank as a Senior Specialist in the Global Foundations Program and as a Junior Professional Associate focusing on Environment and Social Sustainability. Additionally, she has experience with NetAid as a Global Participation Officer and has contributed to emergency response efforts in West and Central Africa with UNICEF.
Expertise in Partnerships and Policy Influence
Jessica Winn is recognized for her ability to drive effective partnerships and lead strategy development aimed at influencing policy change in both development and humanitarian contexts. She innovates by mobilizing political and financial support to address inequality and ensure that aid reaches those in need. Her strong focus on combining partnerships with strategy development enhances her impact in the field.