Jessica van Thiel
Jessica van Thiel
Founding & Managing Partner
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jessicaโ€™s focus is in the field of aid and development, human rights law and advocacy, social entrepreneurship, science and economic policy and is a PhD Student in Management and Business.

Jessica has worked with EU Institutions in Brussels, on international research and development projects. She also worked as the Gender Focal Point of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mauritius Country Office. Her work also includes consulting for a Human Rights NGO based in South Africa, where she assisted victims of domestic violence and led an anti-Human Trafficking Campaign.

She is an avid volunteer and is a member of the Soroptimist International and the Institute of Directors.

Now based in France and Canada, her passion to advocate policies and sustainable strategies that directly benefit minority groups and the impoverished are what motivated her to co-found PATHFINDER.

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PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER
Canada

Branding and Digital Presence Development

We seek to establish a cohesive and compelling brand identity for a new project/partner. The objective is to create a distinctive logo and branding elements that reflect the project's core values and mission. Additionally, the project involves basic video editing to produce engaging content that aligns with the brand's message. These videos will be integrated into a website that the team will help develop. The website will be hosted on Kajabi and must include e-commerce capabilities to facilitate transactions. The goal is to create a seamless and professional online presence that enhances user experience and supports the project's objectives. This project allows learners to apply their skills in graphic design, video editing, and web development within a real-world context.

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Category Branding & style guides + 3
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PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER
Canada

Intergenerational Exchange Programme Digital Presence Enhancement

The Intergenerational Exchange Programme aims to foster connections between different age groups through shared experiences and learning opportunities. To effectively scale this initiative, PATHFINDER seeks to enhance its digital presence by designing and populating its social media platforms and website. The goal is to create an engaging and informative online environment that attracts participants and stakeholders. This project will involve researching best practices for digital engagement, developing a cohesive visual and content strategy, and implementing these strategies across various platforms. The team will focus on creating content that highlights the benefits of the program, showcases participant stories, and encourages community interaction. By doing so, we to increase awareness and participation in the Intergenerational Exchange Programme.

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Category Digital marketing + 2
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PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER
Canada

Development of a White Paper - Refugee and Social Policy

We require research support for our white paper. Specifically with a focus on research management and organization. This paper will be widely published therefore the selected individual must have a high level of rigor, research and writing skills. This is a great opportunity for a student(s) with a political science, writing, business management, international relations and/or law background to be a part of a meaningful and impactful piece of work.

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Category Social sciences + 2
Open
PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER
Canada

Logo design, branding, and website development opportunity.

We are currently looking for support in creating a logo and branding for an Intergenerational Exchange Programme run by the University of Sussex in the UK. The website is Wordpress. Required tasks: Website design Social media management & content development Logo design

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Category UI design + 4
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Work experience

Founding and Managing Partner
PATHFINDER
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 2015 - Current

PATHFINDER consults with Business, Academia and Policy for innovative solutions in Sustainable Development. We create solutions to enable the worldโ€™s most vulnerable through our unique three-pronged approach: by simultaneously influencing social entrepreneurship, academics, and policy.

Education

PhD , Science and Technology Policy Studies
University of Sussex, Science Policy Research Unit
January 2018 - Current