Jo Harrison

Jo Harrison is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in both governmental and international organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Communications at United for Global Mental Health since July 2023, Jo has held key positions such as Deputy Head of Internal Communications at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Head of External Communications at the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Previous roles include Senior Digital Communications Advisor at the Department for International Development (DFID), Head of Middle East, Asia and Africa Communications at ActionAid International, Media and Communications Manager for the Occupied Palestinian Territories at Oxfam, and Freelance Broadcast Journalist at the BBC. Jo's expertise in communication strategies spans various sectors, including international development and public service.