Jenni Wolfson

Jenni Wolfson is the Chief Executive Officer of Chicken & Egg Pictures, a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on supporting women and non-binary documentary filmmakers. Under her leadership, the organization aims to foster innovative storytelling that drives social change.

Background and Experience

• Previous Roles:
  • Managing Director at WITNESS (2006-2013): An international human rights video advocacy organization co-founded by musician Peter Gabriel.
  • Emergency Training Officer at UNICEF (2000-2006): Worked on protecting children's rights in humanitarian crises.
  • Human Rights Officer for the UN in various capacities, including missions in Haiti and Rwanda.

Education

• MA in Human Rights from the University of Essex.
• BA Honors in French & Psychology from London Metropolitan University.
• Holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Strathclyde.

Additional Contributions

Jenni has also engaged in creative expression through a solo play reflecting her experiences as a human rights activist. She is multilingual, speaking Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and French, which enhances her ability to engage with diverse communities and issues globally.1