Emma Jolley
About Emma Jolley
Emma Jolley serves as the Global Technical Lead for Health & Disability Research, a position she has held since 2017. She has a strong background in research and capacity building, with previous roles at various organizations and academic institutions.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Emma Jolley serves as the Global Technical Lead for Health & Disability Research at Sightsavers. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's mission to improve health outcomes and promote disability rights globally. In her role, she focuses on leading research initiatives that inform policies and practices in health and disability sectors.
Previous Experience in Health and Disability Research
Before her current role, Emma Jolley worked as a Technical Advisor in Health and Disability Research from 2015 to 2017. She also served as a Research Associate from 2012 to 2015, where she contributed to various research projects. Her experience spans multiple roles, including a Research Assistant at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Academic Background
Emma Jolley earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, from 2009 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from Sussex University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her academic background supports her expertise in health research and data analysis.
Early Career Development
Emma began her career in the development sector as a Programme Assistant from 2005 to 2007 and later as a Programme Support Officer from 2007 to 2008. She then transitioned to VSO as a Resource Mobilisation Capacity Builder in Mombasa, Kenya, from 2008 to 2009. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in program management and resource mobilization.