Janine Berridge

Janine Berridge's work experience is as follows:

- President; Giving List Women at Montecito Journal Media Group, LLC (2022-present): Janine leads the Giving List Women, which focuses on feminist philanthropy and supports female-facing organizations through storytelling, philanthropic leadership, and convening of leaders.

- Scientific Advisor; Data Impact Expert at Bobbie (2022-present): Janine supports the translation of data and policy into accessible formats and evaluates grant proposals. Bobbie Labs is an innovation hub that drives infant feeding research and development.

- Co-founder & Deputy Director; Global Lab for Research in Action at UCLA (2019-2023): Janine co-founded the Global Lab for Research in Action, which conducts research to address health, education, and economic challenges faced by hard-to-reach populations. The lab aims to inform policy, improve programs, and shift public conversations.

- AMPLIFY Fellow at Pacific Council on International Policy (2022): Janine participated in the AMPLIFY Fellowship, which is a professional leadership program aimed at underrepresented professionals in foreign affairs. The program promotes diversity, inclusive global policy, and develops emerging thought leaders.

- Independent Consultant (2017-2019): Janine worked as an independent consultant.

- Executive Director, Managing Director of External Affairs, and Director of External Relations & Events at Spark Program (2015-2017): Janine held leadership roles at Spark Program, an organization that connects disadvantaged youth with mentors.

- Business Development Consultant at Plan UK (2014): Janine worked as a consultant for business development at Plan UK.

- Market-Based Approaches Graduate Intern (Concurrent with Masters in Public Policy) at Clinton Foundation (2013): Janine interned at the Clinton Foundation, focusing on market-based approaches.

- Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive and School Linking Officer at Plan UK (2007-2012): Janine held various roles at Plan UK, including managing corporate partnerships and working as a school linking officer.

- Secondment to Plan Zambia at Plan Zambia (2011): Janine had a temporary assignment in Plan Zambia.

Overall, Janine has a diverse background in philanthropy, research, leadership, and consulting, with a focus on empowering women, addressing social issues, and promoting inclusive global policy.

Janine Berridge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, Film & Broadcasting from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, which they obtained from 2001 to 2004. Following this, in 2010, they received a Certificate of Higher Education in Development from Birkbeck, University of London. From 2012 to 2014, Janine pursued a Master's Degree in Public Policy from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, specializing in public policy.