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Jennie Dodson
Technology - Sustainability - Innovation -
Jennie Dodson is an experienced professional with over fifteen years of expertise in sustainability, science, innovation, policy, and international collaboration.
She excels in developing and implementing strategies in complex policy landscapes globally and across various government sectors.
Jennie has a strong track record of creating innovative sustainable technologies and driving their impact through collaborations with industry and policy-making.
Her skills include effective communication of scientific concepts to diverse audiences, capacity building, networking, and community organizing in sustainable development.
Her academic background includes a First-class MChem degree in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham and studies in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at Atlantic College.
Jennie has held key roles such as Head of Secretariat at Mission Innovation, Head of International Energy Innovation Strategy at BEIS, and Executive Committee Member at Early-career Researchers Network of Networks.
She has also served in positions like Research & Policy Officer at UKCDS, Senior Science Facilitator at Royal Society of Chemistry, and Executive Director at NESSE.
Jennie's career journey includes roles such as Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of York, Post-doctoral Fellow at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and Royal Society of Chemistry Parliamentary Fellow at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
Additionally, she has been involved in academia as a PhD Student at the Green Chemistry Centre, University of York.
Jennie's professional experiences extend to activism and leadership, having worked as Events and Training Coordinator at People & Planet and as Co-Founder, Chair, and Financial Director at The Crocus Cafe.
Her interests lie in sustainable science and technology, research and innovation, science policy, international development, green chemistry, program and project management, public engagement in science, and innovative training and facilitation.