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.
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@annabellesouth.bsky.social
Health researcher, science communicator, musician, crafter, wildlife enthusiast, Plymouth Argyle fan https://meleslutra.bandcamp.com/ https://goingsouth.bandcamp.com/
@katdalziel.bsky.social
Digital Comms at at MSF | Msc Digital Journalism at at Goldsmiths Univeristy | All views are my own
@wyeates.bsky.social
Climate and enviroskeeting. Strat climate comms & media freelancing: Will@WYeates.com (📍 London, Europe) Permanently deleted my twitter account. So should you.
@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.
@melinakolb.bsky.social
VP for Comms, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)
@razeghj.bsky.social
Comms @ MacArthur Justice Center Previously @americanprogress.bsky.social + @americanprogressaction.org 🧢 TX ➡️ WA ➡️ DC Opinions are my own
@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
@chrishewson.bsky.social
University bureaucrat; sociology PhD; encourager of research impact and knowledge exchange; co-chair of the Universities Policy Engagement Network; appreciator of reasonably priced fine wine; and understander of the power of football to ruin your weekend.
@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
@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.
@pstilwell.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Communications @healthdn. All things health and care policy. LFC fan.
@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
@katederivero.bsky.social
Global communications coordinator of the Mixed Migration Centre. Interests: AI, Philosophy, Sociology, Theatre, communications on research. Opinions my own.
@ryangfrost.bsky.social
Senior Public Affairs Officer @SuttonTrust.bsky.social. Views my own.
@carlquilliam.bsky.social
Employment, skills & the future of work. Public Affairs lead for the CIPD. Interests in housing, regen and local government.
@sarahevehammond.bsky.social
Head of Communications for Global Survivors Fund, https://www.globalsurvivorsfund.org/ Former Médecins sans Frontières.
@rashidasimpson.bsky.social
Social Media Lurker by night Open University Research Engagement (Faculty of WELS) by day
@francescalily.bsky.social
Research & Communications Coordinator @vsnw.bsky.social ✨ Media, Culture and Communications grad🎓 Currently developing @bridge-nw.bsky.social, bridging the VCFSE sector and the health and care research community🌉
@jasneetsamrai.bsky.social
Deputy Director of Centre Think Tank. Also works in health public affairs. All views are my own.
@samfletcher.bsky.social
Director of Comms @suttontrust.bsky.social. Social justice, inequalities, facts & stats. Mum of boys. Scouse in south. Views my own.
@jennymcomms.bsky.social
Head of Comms for Centre for Ageing Better. Interested in all things related to comms/ ageing and ageism. Seaside lover.
@taylorvogt.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #writerslift Master of Fine Arts holder in Creative Writing from Manhattanville University and a traditionally published piece about Lilith's future in @runrabbitbooks 'Tiny Tales' anthology reborn in the mortal plane in Samael.
@tdwjeffery.bsky.social
“A revolutionary moment in the world’s history is a time for revolutions, not for patching” - William Beveridge. Otherwise these are my own views. Press lead @GreenAllianceUK.
@cmay99.bsky.social
Work: comms and external affairs for @PolicyWISE @Open University. https://www.policywise.org.uk/ comparative policy research - devolution and beyond Live: Cardiff Communications for social good. Lifts weights & runs sometimes.
@stumackinnon.bsky.social
Head of comms and advocacy at Carnegie UK - a foundation that works on wellbeing policy. Scotch pie, science fiction and rugby enthusiast.
@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.
@egalsori.bsky.social
ecofeminist • head of int'l comms at fundacionvicenteferrer.org • researching on #comdev and theatre for development • previously, at the OSCE and Reporters without Borders • passionate about geopolitics, nature and olives
@helengravestock.bsky.social
Director of Policy, Communications and Voice @younglivesvscancer - the UKs leading charity for children and young people with cancer and their families. Mum of two. Coffee fuelled
@lynnemargalit.bsky.social
Senior Researcher at KFF focused on #PublicHealth and #HealthPolicy. Tracking critical KPIs on the US Health and Healthcare system #AccessAffordability #Wellbeing #QualityofCare #HealthSpending @ www.healthsystemtracker.org ❤️ #dataviz
@ccfears.bsky.social
Comms, publishing, policy and politics of global public health. London based, lucky to spend lots of time in Mexico City - the two greatest cities in the world 🇬🇧 🇲🇽 https://christinefears.substack.com/
@lizdobsonuk.bsky.social
Director, CEO. Strategic change and innovation in the NHS and health-related real world data & tech landscape. Human centric systems thinking, data & AI, ethics, risk & governance. Alternatively cyclist, biodiversist and mum. Likes making things happen
@justincarinci.bsky.social
Jokes, jobs, transportation. Personal account of a communication director
@uoscommsallison.bsky.social
Proud Associate Director Corporate Communications at @unisouthampton.bsky.social Tweeting about the place and the people. I love latte and 🥕 cake.
@markobroin.bsky.social
Comms in think tank land. Irish in London. Interested in politics, policy, books, cats. Yimby. Trustee at Stonewall Housing 🏳️🌈
@danielledoyle.bsky.social
Strategic Comms & Engagement Lead at The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (@thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk), University of Cambridge
@elliemartin.bsky.social
Media and comms at the Nuffield Trust. All things health and social care policy. 🔍📰 @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social
@hansgutbrod.bsky.social
Interest in policy, think tanks, Caucasus, dogs, ethics. Teach at Ilia State University.
@joesarling.bsky.social
Strategic Director at @gmmoving.co.uk 🐝 Economist working on #systemchange & prevention in physical activity, health & placemaking ▪ Geeky about devolution, housing, social impact ▪ FRSA ❤️ cycling & running in the Peak District & on Zwift 🚵🏻♂️🏃
@andrewlawton.bsky.social
Strategic Lead Marketing & Communications (Health) at Greater Manchester Moving - views my own.
@jonnarcross.bsky.social
UK media & comms @transparencyuk.bsky.social |🌹Councillor in Hackney Interested in politics, people, power and democracy | Views mine
@alexbeatty.bsky.social
Communications Advisor at Spotlight on Corruption: @spotlightcorruption.org Other interests: #History #Communications #Speechwriting #Strategy. Views own. Likes are sometimes bookmarks, sometimes not.
@jpcherr.bsky.social
Speechwriter and public speaking coach. Political communications consultant. Formerly professional theatre director and writer (including Horrible Histories: Live on Stage). Tendency to pun, occasionally for money.
@maddiejennings.bsky.social
Head of policy and communications @localtrust.bsky.social | Policy & strategic comms | Spotlight on England’s doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods
@rosshaig.bsky.social
Creative director at @digacomms.bsky.social. I like a pop tune and a good font. Former fact checker/think tank alum
@katoglet.bsky.social
People. Podcasts. Books. Bombay Mix. Director of Communications @wearenewlocal.bsky.social
@nick-mann.bsky.social
Director of Comms at Prison Advice and Care Trust. Interested in anything politics, criminal justice and charity. Camberwell, SE London. www.prisonadvice.org.uk
@seancanty.bsky.social
Media contact for Centre for Cities. Posts about UK urban policy, what the media are saying about it and what the Government is doing about it. 📌 London 🙋♂️ He/him
@jfefleming.bsky.social
Singer, reader, cook, climber, liberal, feminist, bike rider, outdoors person. Policy wonk in search of a better world. Born at 355ppm
@csfoot.bsky.social
Advocating for a fairer social contract around work, pensions and retirement. Director of UK think tank Phoenix Insights https://catherinefoot.substack.com/ https://www.thephoenixgroup.com/phoenix-insights/
@owenjackson.bsky.social
Policy 📑 | Science 💉 | Sport 🏈🏏🏉 Director of Policy, Cancer Research UK Trustee, 93% Club Reposts ≠ endorsements, views my own
@stevenbliss.bsky.social
SF Bay Area. Director of Digital Strategy, Public Policy Institute of California. Cleveland native, longtime Californian.
@nicolevjohnson.bsky.social
Comms Manager @powertochange.org.uk 🇺🇸 in 🇬🇧. Midlands based. UNC Chapel Hill and Georgetown SFS alumn. Still learning how to make the perfect cuppa. She/her.
@amyclancy.bsky.social
Comms for arts and social justice pioneers │ Strategy, storytelling, & design | Consultant at @neweconomics.bsky.social │ Printmaker | Arts Advocate | Barcelona via NW England.
@penelopegibbs.bsky.social
My passion is to improve UK justice. Lead charity www.transformjustice.org.uk (email there). Also visiting fellow https://www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/ and chair www.appropriateadult.org.uk
@mustbemistry.bsky.social
A curious mind and a dose of skepticism | digital technologies & innovation @ The King's Fund I Innovation Catalyst | #healthcare #healthtech blogger (views own)
@kesterbrewin.com
Writer, and Associate Director at the Institute for the Future of Work. Latest book, God-like: a 500-Year History of AI, is out now. All my books: http://www.kesterbrewin.com
@alibailey.bsky.social
Director of communications and public engagement at the Francis Crick Institute. www.crick.ac.uk
@lucecaroline.bsky.social
American labor history / Jewish studies / digital humanities UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment UC-AFT Comms crew memorywork.irle.ucla.edu carolineluce.com
@natadruhak.bsky.social
Ukrainian in Berlin | Comms for Social Change, Public & Cultural Diplomacy | Comms at Ukrainian Institute in Germany | Study at UdK Berlin | ex. ukraine.ua
@mafielding.bsky.social
Head of Project Comms + Impact at the #Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) You might know me from previous acts as soil scientist/researcher, expedition leader or tourism consultant. Systems thinker = #neurodiverse (ADHD) #SOAS Slava ukraini 🇺🇦
@graciet.bsky.social
Northerner in London, UK Public Affairs Lead at The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. Interested in all things trade policy and social justice but I also enjoy a bit of blogging on the side! https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-h-thompson-
@hannahcthinks.bsky.social
Think-tank head of comms, research-led storytelling, charities, social enterprise, civil society, wellbeing research, leadership, AI, inequality.
@charlotteprothero.bsky.social
External Affairs at @probonoecon.bsky.social Posting about politics, children's wellbeing, housing, loneliness and civil society. Bad grammar and views my own.
@rockylorusso.bsky.social
Head of Comms & Public Affairs at the Sutton Trust. All views my own.
@markgdayan.bsky.social
Nuffield Trust head of public affairs and particularly nerdy about medicine policy, Brexit, NHS plans, and the Scottish and Northern Irish health systems. Edinburgh to Crystal Palace
@jamiegp.bsky.social
Digital Strategy at CAP @americanprogress.bsky.social Powered by tacos. Lives and believes in Baltimore. Opinions all my own.
@rowandeer.bsky.social
Food Systems | Sustainability | True Cost Accounting (TCA) Strategic Communications Officer @ TMG Think Tank for Sustainability & Freelance Copyeditor 📍Berlin she/her
@rowandennison.bsky.social
Deputy Director of Communications at Nuffield Trust, a health and social care think tank. I live in Bristol. Mostly talking health policy or politics here, but music nerdery or nature gawkery also warmly welcomed
@johnpollock.bsky.social
Communications for Chatham House (@chathamhouse.org) | Writer @theworldtoday.org | Podcast producer | Posts on international affairs | China and South Asia | Views my own.
@lewistibbs.bsky.social
Senior Digital Communications Officer @suttontrust.bsky.social 💻 Interested in politics, policy and regional inequality. Dancing nerd. Northerner and perpetually suffering Man United fan. Views my own!
@nicolesykes.bsky.social
Charities, charts, cats. Director of Policy, Communications and Research at Lloyds Bank Foundation. She/her🏳️🌈
@leonoramerry.bsky.social
Director of Comms & External Affairs at Nuffield Trust (https://bsky.app/profile/nuffieldtrust.bsky.social). Advisory Group, Science Media Centre. Co-founder WonkComms (https://bsky.app/profile/wonkcomms.bsky.social). Mum of 👧🧒 👦. SE Londoner. Views: mine!
@nickscott.digital
Work on (responsible) AI and digital in trade unions, think tanks and non-profits. Director of Centre for Responsible Union AI ( @unions21.org ) + Freelance Consultant Home = family + seaside living in a town near Barcelona. Any views I do share are mine.
@wonkcomms.bsky.social
What's the future for think tank & research communications? #wonkcomms is a collaborative project. This account rotates.