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Jenny Thornton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international development, research, and management. Based in Cambridge, UK, she has worked with various organizations, including Simprints, GSMA, and Internet Watch Foundation. Her expertise spans research, policy, and project management, with a focus on capacity building, data analysis, and qualitative research. Jenny holds a Master of Studies (MSt) from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Arts (M.A.) Hons from the University of St. Andrews. She is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has a strong background in management, particularly in the fields of international development and online safety.

Experience

  • Simprints
    • Cambridge, UK
    • Strategic Partnerships Lead
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Cambridge, UK

  • GSMA
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation, Market Engagement Manager
      • Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
      • London, England, United Kingdom

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, International Strategy & Implementation
      • Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

      Jenny joined Get Safe Online as Head of International Relations, and following project successes was promoted to Director of International Strategy and Implementation. She worked on the Get the Commonwealth Safe Online project, funded by the UK FCDO's Commonwealth Cyber Security Programme. Her role consisted of building and maintaining strategic relationships across partner countries, global regions, and industries, to improve online safety for citizens and businesses worldwide. Such partnerships encompassed CERTs, national ministries of ICT, telecommunication companies, and British missions abroad. The geographical focus of this work was in the Pacific, Caribbean, Rwanda and Indonesia. Jenny worked collaboratively with the Get Safe Online team to produce a number of online safety public information campaigns, responding to the needs and priorities of partner countries. This included pyramid schemes, COVID-19 misinformation, and phishing scams.

    • Head Of International Relations
      • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
    • Cambridge, United Kingdom
    • International Development Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
      • Cambridge, United Kingdom

      Manager of a global programme supporting developing countries to set up reporting infrastructure for online child sexual abuse. This three-year fixed-term post, and the programme, are both sponsored by the Global Fund to End Violence Against Children. With key responsibility for enhancing the global reputation of the Internet Watch Foundation, this role involves maintaining proactive international relations with like-minded INGOs around the world, as well as country-level Ministries, Governments and Institutions. To address the global nature of online crimes against children, this role also involves significant collaboration with internet industry worldwide and prominent global bodies including Interpol and all organs, offices and funds of the United Nations.

  • University of Cambridge
    • Cambridge, United Kingdom
    • Programme Manager
      • Oct 2008 - Dec 2016
      • Cambridge, United Kingdom

      Programme Manager (APCDR) May 2015 - Dec 2016Through a coordinated research network, African Partnership for Chronic Disease Research (APCDR) facilitates collaborative and multidisciplinary population research into non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. By developing strategies for data harmonisation, shared resources, and by bringing together epidemiological studies and research expertise and infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa, the APCDR provides new opportunities to more reliably assess the burden of NCDs and their risk factors across the region. This approach will help develop preventative and control strategies for these diseases.Project Coordinator (CAPREx) Dec 2012 - May 2015The overall aim of CAPREx (Cambridge-Africa Partnership for Research Excellence) is to strengthen Africa's capacity for sustainable excellence in research, through close collaborative work with the region's most talented individuals. CAPREx will therefore equip African academics with the skills, resources, networks and vision to become internationally competitive and successful researchers and research managers/administrators.Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer (Widening Participation) Oct 2008 - Dec 2012Management of multiple widening participation events and projects for Cambridge University, with the aim of promoting higher education through targeted social development initiatives. Projects included: ‘Realise’ project offering educational opportunities for young people in social-care; the renowned Sutton Trust Summer Schools, offering 400 week-long placements for academically talented students from across the country in a variety of disciplinary courses, involving line managing 40 residential staff; and residential and online STEP Study School for Mathematics students holding offers for study Cambridge and management of academic teaching and mentoring staff to deliver course content.

Education

  • 2015 - 2017
    University of Cambridge
    Master of Studies (MSt), International Relations
  • 2003 - 2007
    University of St. Andrews
    Master of Arts (M.A.) Hons, Geography & Social Anthropology

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