Joseph Thornley

Founder at 76engage

Joseph Thornley is the Founder of 76engage, a company focused on strengthening the bond between citizens and public institutions through online public engagement.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Founder of 76engage: Thornley established 76engage in January 2016 and has been leading the company for over 8 years.1 The company provides tools and platforms for public institutions to conduct, analyze, and report on meaningful public engagement with citizens and stakeholders.
CEO of Thornley Fallis: In addition to his role at 76engage, Thornley has been the CEO of Thornley Fallis since April 1995, a position he has held for over 29 years.1 Thornley Fallis is a communications agency that helps organizations succeed in the Connected Era.

Previous Roles

Worked in the Canadian federal government early in his career1
Held executive positions at Hill and Knowlton for over 11 years1
Served as Executive Assistant and Special Assistant in the Office of the Minister of Communications1

Education

Holds an Honours BA and an MA from the University of Waterloo1

Focus and Expertise

Joseph Thornley is particularly interested in:

Strengthening relationships between citizens and government institutions
Promoting open and transparent dialogue to build trust
Leveraging online engagement for meaningful public participation

His company, 76engage, is actively exploring the application of artificial intelligence to online public engagement while prioritizing participant safety and data security.2

Industry Involvement

Thornley is involved with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), participating in conferences and leading discussions on topics such as AI in public engagement2 3
He has held advisory roles with organizations like the Institute for Science, Society and Policy and the Society for New Communications Research1

Joseph Thornley's LinkedIn profile can be found at ca.linkedin.com/in/josephthornley.1