Laura Jones
Chief Executive Officer | Founder at Almas Libres- Claim this Profile
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Josie Gilday
Laura and I work together at Save the Children International in the Global Medical Team. Laura is an extremely dedicated and motivated person who works tirelessly to ensure the safety of Save the Children International staff across the globe, both for BaU and during the Covid pandemic. She is organised, manages her time well and able to manage and support Staff Health Focal points and Mental Health Champions that span 56 countries at Regional, Country and Field office levels. She is often presenting or available for questions in our All Staff Meetings where she articulate complex concepts providing clear and concise messages. She is able to see what is needed to ensure staff health at all levels whether it is head quarters or in a field program and able to develop the appropriate documents for all levels. She also is always clear who the stakeholders are and collaborates and ensures their buy in when developing policies and procedures. She is also a great team member who offers support to colleagues, has a wonderful optimistic outlook on life and a wicked sense of humour. I would highly recommend her to any employer.
Tamer Shdaifat / SHRM
I have worked with Laura while being SCI Regional Staff Health Focal Point during COVID19. Laura was always so committed to delivering all that is needed promptly, never hesitated to provide support. She seeks perfection in what she does, professional, detail-oriented with a high technical background. It was my pleasure working with her. I do recommend her to any employer!
Josie Gilday
Laura and I work together at Save the Children International in the Global Medical Team. Laura is an extremely dedicated and motivated person who works tirelessly to ensure the safety of Save the Children International staff across the globe, both for BaU and during the Covid pandemic. She is organised, manages her time well and able to manage and support Staff Health Focal points and Mental Health Champions that span 56 countries at Regional, Country and Field office levels. She is often presenting or available for questions in our All Staff Meetings where she articulate complex concepts providing clear and concise messages. She is able to see what is needed to ensure staff health at all levels whether it is head quarters or in a field program and able to develop the appropriate documents for all levels. She also is always clear who the stakeholders are and collaborates and ensures their buy in when developing policies and procedures. She is also a great team member who offers support to colleagues, has a wonderful optimistic outlook on life and a wicked sense of humour. I would highly recommend her to any employer.
Tamer Shdaifat / SHRM
I have worked with Laura while being SCI Regional Staff Health Focal Point during COVID19. Laura was always so committed to delivering all that is needed promptly, never hesitated to provide support. She seeks perfection in what she does, professional, detail-oriented with a high technical background. It was my pleasure working with her. I do recommend her to any employer!
Josie Gilday
Laura and I work together at Save the Children International in the Global Medical Team. Laura is an extremely dedicated and motivated person who works tirelessly to ensure the safety of Save the Children International staff across the globe, both for BaU and during the Covid pandemic. She is organised, manages her time well and able to manage and support Staff Health Focal points and Mental Health Champions that span 56 countries at Regional, Country and Field office levels. She is often presenting or available for questions in our All Staff Meetings where she articulate complex concepts providing clear and concise messages. She is able to see what is needed to ensure staff health at all levels whether it is head quarters or in a field program and able to develop the appropriate documents for all levels. She also is always clear who the stakeholders are and collaborates and ensures their buy in when developing policies and procedures. She is also a great team member who offers support to colleagues, has a wonderful optimistic outlook on life and a wicked sense of humour. I would highly recommend her to any employer.
Tamer Shdaifat / SHRM
I have worked with Laura while being SCI Regional Staff Health Focal Point during COVID19. Laura was always so committed to delivering all that is needed promptly, never hesitated to provide support. She seeks perfection in what she does, professional, detail-oriented with a high technical background. It was my pleasure working with her. I do recommend her to any employer!
Josie Gilday
Laura and I work together at Save the Children International in the Global Medical Team. Laura is an extremely dedicated and motivated person who works tirelessly to ensure the safety of Save the Children International staff across the globe, both for BaU and during the Covid pandemic. She is organised, manages her time well and able to manage and support Staff Health Focal points and Mental Health Champions that span 56 countries at Regional, Country and Field office levels. She is often presenting or available for questions in our All Staff Meetings where she articulate complex concepts providing clear and concise messages. She is able to see what is needed to ensure staff health at all levels whether it is head quarters or in a field program and able to develop the appropriate documents for all levels. She also is always clear who the stakeholders are and collaborates and ensures their buy in when developing policies and procedures. She is also a great team member who offers support to colleagues, has a wonderful optimistic outlook on life and a wicked sense of humour. I would highly recommend her to any employer.
Tamer Shdaifat / SHRM
I have worked with Laura while being SCI Regional Staff Health Focal Point during COVID19. Laura was always so committed to delivering all that is needed promptly, never hesitated to provide support. She seeks perfection in what she does, professional, detail-oriented with a high technical background. It was my pleasure working with her. I do recommend her to any employer!
Experience
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Almas Libres • Women+ Community
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Spain
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer | Founder
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Oct 2021 - Present
Non-governmental organisation born to engage, educate and empower women and girls through urban sport and culture. • Collaborators - Nike Non-governmental organisation born to engage, educate and empower women and girls through urban sport and culture. • Collaborators - Nike
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The Transformational Travel Council
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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European Equality Ambassador
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Save the Children International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Head of Staff Health
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Global Health Consultant
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
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World Extreme Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty Member | Lecturer
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Jun 2019 - Present
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BGTHA
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Vice Chair
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
Responsible for:-• facilitating and providing support and guidance to the Trustee Board in their role of setting strategy and providing oversight • approving the annual cycle of Board meetings, and Board development• chairing Board meetings, and monitoring that decisions approved are implemented• attending and representing the Charity at local, national and global events and meetings• liaising with the President and Chairwoman to have an overview of the Charity activities, providing support, as appropriate• acting as the key channel of communication between the Trustees and Executive Officers
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Honorary Secretary
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
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The Adventure Boutique
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United Kingdom
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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Expedition Project Manager
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2021
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WEMBLEY NATIONAL STADIUM LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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HCP | Medical Control Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2021
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Operation Wallacea
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diver Medic
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Sole provider of medical care, treatment, diagnosis and training to international employees and volunteers at an isolated research site in Sodwana Bay, South Africa Sole provider of medical care, treatment, diagnosis and training to international employees and volunteers at an isolated research site in Sodwana Bay, South Africa
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VSO
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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International Health Advisor
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
Responsible for the provision and strategic management of medical care including repatriation and training to international employees and volunteers before, during and upon return from working in 24 countries, internationally.• Conducted medical facility and field visits in Bangladesh including Cox Bazar, Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, and Tanzania • Quality assurance of global medical, security, and safeguarding policies, procedures & guidelines• Technical, strategic and programmatic advice and guidance to international employees and volunteer • Chaired international crisis management teams • Content lead for VSO, Raleigh International and Restless Development duty of care (DoC) medical, security, and safeguarding training• Designed and delivered psychological resilience training in collaboration with the Department for International Development (DFID)• Designed, implemented and evaluated vaccination interventions for the DFID (ICS) programme• Member of the Thematic Expert Group for Health
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Operation Wallacea
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Officer
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Sole provider of medical care, treatment, diagnosis and training to international employees and volunteers at isolated research sites in the Ecuadorean Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands Sole provider of medical care, treatment, diagnosis and training to international employees and volunteers at isolated research sites in the Ecuadorean Amazon Rainforest and Galapagos Islands
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Department Nurse
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
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Intensive Care Nurse
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2015
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Raleigh International
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expedition Medic
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Responsible for the health and well-being of staff and volunteers, and supporting the operational decisions relating to medical and non-medical emergencies that surfaced during the Raleigh International Citizen Service (ICS) and expedition programme. • Worked with Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, and UK volunteers and stakeholders to develop an understanding of sustainable international development to have a positive impact within local communities, and to engage volunteers as active global citizens post programme• Expedition Leader - Miratombo Trek, 250 km• Conducted medical facility visits across Nicaragua and Costa Rica
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Clinical Educator
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Worked alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to provide support to patients and their families affected by leprosy. In collaboration with the Medical Director, Dr Indra Napit I developed and implemented an education programme for all health care professionals (HCPs) within Anandaban Hospital focusing on disaster relief management, management of the critically unwell patient, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and wound care therapy Worked alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to provide support to patients and their families affected by leprosy. In collaboration with the Medical Director, Dr Indra Napit I developed and implemented an education programme for all health care professionals (HCPs) within Anandaban Hospital focusing on disaster relief management, management of the critically unwell patient, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and wound care therapy
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Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Cardiothoracic Surgical Nurse
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
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Education
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2018 - 2020
UCL
Master of Science (MSc), Global Health and Development -
2015 - 2016
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London
Diploma in Tropical Medicine -
2010 - 2013
King's College London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Nursing
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