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WonkComms: comms in think tanks, policy, research
A list of people working in communications roles at think tanks, policy institutes and research organisations. WonkComms is a community of practice for communications professionals wanting to learn from each other and have greater impact in their work.
@cbonac.bsky.social
Communications + advancing a #PlasticsTreaty with @ciel.org | this week at #SEJ2025 | Zen practitioner | bibliophile | LGBTQ | long-COVID / disability | Posts are my own
@josephbarnsley.bsky.social
Media & Communications Manager at NPC Formerly Centre for London, New Local, The RSA, LSE IDEAS. #wonkcomms Lib Dem member. Everton fan. Slava Ukraini!
@mfatta7.bsky.social
Director of Communications at Committee to Protect Journalists
@wordsforchange.bsky.social
Trainer, editor, poet. I give writing skills workshops far and wide for staff of NGOs, UN and EU agencies, think tanks, development banks, and other non-profits. I edit reports for same, and I sometimes help organizations with editorial strategy.
@annabellesouth.bsky.social
Health researcher, science communicator, musician, crafter, wildlife enthusiast, Plymouth Argyle fan https://meleslutra.bandcamp.com/ https://goingsouth.bandcamp.com/
@violetacolman.bsky.social
Georgetown Lawyers For the Rule of Law 2023 | MA Public Policy @ Central European University | Currently researching hate crimes with MundoSur and co-leader at Society of Gender Professionals 💜 Feminista del Sur 🇵🇾
@stevegilbertobe.bsky.social
✊🏾Anti-Racism Leader Coach & Consultant | 📣 Keynote speaker | LXP of Bipolar Disorder & Racism | 10-years influencing Mental Health policy & systems www.antiracismleadercoaching.co.uk www.stevegilbertspeaking.co.uk 📍Birmingham, UK
@wyeates.bsky.social
Climate and enviroskeeting. Strat climate comms & media freelancing: Will@WYeates.com (📍 London, Europe) Permanently deleted my twitter account. So should you.
@cormacrussell.bsky.social
I animate communities & support professionals/orgs working in citizen space. Books include: The Connected Community, and Rekindlling Democracy. More here: https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/who-we-are/cormac-russell/
@leeam332.bsky.social
research & advocacy consultant & doctoral student at Rutgers SC&I. previously Oxfam / Norwegian Refugee Council / HRW, now mostly human rights & tech in the global south
@juliafallon.bsky.social
Agent of Change: Developing people to develop organisations 💫 Working towards: #DigitalTransformation #Inclusion #YouthEmpowerment Writing at: https://medium.com/@juliafallon Working for: #EuropeanaEU #RightsStatements #ABetterWorld
@jmlanfranco.bsky.social
Head of Communications and Outreach at @boelleu.bsky.social 📍 Brussels Posts on 🇪🇺🇧🇪🇦🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇩🇪🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🚲🌻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmlanfranco/
@karenvbrock.bsky.social
Communications and publications at Accountability Research Center since 2023. Before that, SOAS Development Studies, Christian Aid, Green Ink, IDS. Research comms for social change.
@ryanmiemczyk.ourimpact.co.uk
Accredited Researcher l Director of Research at Trust Impact l Chair at Manchester Young Lives & Trustee at the YMCA l Masters athlete for England. I help charities measure the important stuff https://linktr.ee/ryanmiemczyk
@stephengbr.bsky.social
@gypsyrights.bsky.social
Chief Global Affairs Officer at Committee to Protect Journalists - @pressfreedom.bsky.social | Dominican born, New York bred; lover of freedoms & strategizing for good. Views personal.
@andrewnaughtie.bsky.social
Journalist, writer, Edinburgher. US Politics and other stuff besides.
@hsruk.bsky.social
The voice of UK health and care services research. 🌐 https://hsruk.org/ ✉️ info@hsruk.org
@gppi.bsky.social
Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), Berlin | Improving global governance through research, policy advice & debate. Learn more: gppi.net
@mandypearse.bsky.social
Award winning PR & Comms consultant, speaker & trainer. Amateur 📸. Previous CIPR president & Board member Global Alliance for PR. iProvision Board Member and Co-chair @ciprlps.bsky.social Founder: www.seashellcommunications.com
@ryanshorthouse.bsky.social
Founder & Chair, Bright Blue | Deputy Chair, Transforming Access and Student Outcomes (TASO) | Commissioner, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) | Senior Visiting Fellow, King’s College London & University of Bath
@pollyneate.bsky.social
Strategist, coach, mentor. Civil society leadership. Former CEO Shelter & Women’s Aid. NED Young Women’s Trust, Women in Sport, Wessex Local Medical Committees, feminist, paraclimber, podcaster, writer, speaker
@deborahunderdown.bsky.social
Work in communications for Concern Worldwide (UK) - a humanitarian and development charity. Dog obsessed. Originally from the countryside and now South London dwelling. All views my own.
@terjehelland.bsky.social
Geopolitics. Generous with compliments. Dedicated to helping others. Consultant. Communication. Rhetoric. Politics. Media. https://buymeacoffee.com/terjehelland https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TerjeHelland ENcouncil.org
@nsdubois.bsky.social
#boundaryspanner supporting evidence-based decision making in conservation and natural resource management. Views are my own.
@katherinedechant.bsky.social
editor progressive policy and human rights Queer Voices of the World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPPNBZSL?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
@principleconsult.bsky.social
Expert social enterprise providing first-class #policy, #publicaffairs and #campaigning advice to #charities. Charity Times, Consultancy of the Year 2024 Website: https://principleconsulting.org.uk
@kirstymslack.bsky.social
Policy & Public Affairs in the third sector. Posts normally about health policy. Giving this place a whirl.
@aasthauprety.bsky.social
• writer, editor, social policy person ✍🏽 • pushing bluesky left 🫡 🌹 • DC ➡️ NYC 🏙️ let your naysayers be your wayfarers on the journey to success 🛸 longer tweets at @ aasthauprety.substack.com 👩🏽💻
@kmacsthoughts.bsky.social
I read I write I edit I love because love brings it all together. Digital Director, @rooseveltinstitute.org and @rooseveltforward.org || Communications Maven|| Momma||True Yaadie 🇯🇲. Thoughts & Opinions are my own.
@mattkertman.bsky.social
Now: Comms at CEGA.Berkeley.edu. Then: Comms for Spark Microgrants, BRAC, ONDA, and more. Alum: Princeton SPIA, Wesleyan, Peace Corps South Africa. Cut my teeth with Bill Moyers.
@funsizesuze.bsky.social
Nanochemist. Research Community Engagement wrangler. Science TV presenter. Science writer. Science communicator. Trustee of the Royal Institution. Cat mamma. Musical theatre fan. Disney nerd. She/her. 📸 @huwmjames @ Science StoryLab
@nickbuxton.bsky.social
Knowledge Hub at Transnational Institute. Communications Consultant. Expertise #climatesecurity #borderpolitics Posts in personal capacity. He/Him
@mmdesilva.bsky.social
Communicator w/ @rooseveltinstitute.org, @rooseveltforward.org (She/Her/Hers) "All models are wrong, some are useful." - G. Box
@alexisdarby.bsky.social
Head of Public Affairs at the Northern Health Science Alliance and Health Equity North. Secretariat for the Child of the North APPG www.thenhsa.co.uk www.healthequitynorth.co.uk Views my own
@kristencrowell.bsky.social
Executive Director, Fair Share America. Wisconsin resident. Mom of five. Tax policy enthusiast and unapologetic community organizer.
@chloenel.bsky.social
Communications and Engagement @centrepropolicy.bsky.social. Views are my own.
@katederivero.bsky.social
Global communications coordinator of the Mixed Migration Centre. Interests: AI, Philosophy, Sociology, Theatre, communications on research. Opinions my own.
@robyeldham.bsky.social
He/Him. CSP Director and Board Member Unions 21. FCIPR. Proud Londoner. Centrist Dad. Interested in healthcare, work and the environment. Also on Twitter (aka X),Facebook, Threads, Instagram and LinkedIn.
@pstilwell.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Communications @healthdn. All things health and care policy. LFC fan.
@positivesarah.bsky.social
Writer, reader and history nerd. Anne Boleyn fangirl. Loves cheese and coffee and music. Keeps chickens and secrets, is generally harmless and avoids arguments. Not good in the morning. #totp #books
@gemmapetley.bsky.social
Senior Comms and Editorial Manager at The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (@thisinstitute.bsky.social) at the University of Cambridge. Mum to two boys, baby bank volunteer, spreadsheet lover, pick and mix fiend.
@susan-wallace.bsky.social
Senior Research Engagement and Involvement Manager at The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (@thisinstitute.bsky.social) at the University of Cambridge, Chemistry PhD, mum, wife, cheese and mountain enthusiast, beginner crocheter, she/her.
@billiedsm.bsky.social
Deputy Head of External Affairs at the Health Foundation. Interested in public health, all things NHS, health inequalities,health innovation/tech and politics. Very dyslexic with a serious news addiction. My views my own and be prepared for typos.
@dominicridleymoy.bsky.social
The go to behaviour change expert for social good. Former indie kid, father of two lovely daughters and coffee drinker. CIPR fellow and chartered PR practitioner. #behaviouralscience #publicsector #communications www.behaviourchangenetwork.com
@gchetherington.bsky.social
Communications Lead for Nesta's Healthy Life mission - helping people live longer, healthier lives. Interested in health, food and social policy. South London via West Yorkshire. Views mine.
@georgiacobrien.bsky.social
Head of Digital & Communication at @CoopParty.party.coop 🐝 • Digital campaigner, web developer, secret scouser • Views and lukewarm takes all my own • she/her