Jennifer Wilde (nee MacCann)

Launched and managed a subscription-based online community, offering expert-curated AI learning tools, video/written reviews, and personalized AI learning plans for busy parents.

Developed a unique value proposition by eliminating ads and sponsors, ensuring unbiased recommendations and fostering a trusted community environment.

Drove content strategy and production, consistently delivering weekly updates on new AI ed-tech applications to empower parents in leveraging technology for their children’s educational advancement.

Conceptualized and launched an AI-driven platform, Lighten, to provide innovative solutions and support for busy parents, enhancing efficiency in daily parenting challenges.

Oversaw product development from ideation to launch, establishing a new digital resource for the parenting community.

Managed early-stage growth and user engagement for a new AI-focused consumer product.

Co-authored and published 'Do Bigger Things' through Fast Company Press, providing a strategic framework for driving innovation and achieving ambitious goals amidst industry disruption.

Contributed expert insights on complex challenges and new approaches to innovation, targeting business leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists.

Leveraged extensive experience in humanitarian innovation and ecosystem building to develop actionable strategies for creating impactful solutions.

Spearheaded a year-long consultancy for a US-based company, leading their Agile/Digital Transformation and enhancing operational efficiency.

Developed and implemented strategic frameworks for a US pharmacy company, enabling partners to navigate and thrive amidst significant market disruption.

Created and coached global scale-up strategies for two multi-actor social sector innovations, significantly expanding their reach and impact.

Conducted extensive research and delivered training programs for social sector innovation donors, fostering the adoption of new innovation practices among grantees.

Provided critical oversight and strategic guidance as a member of the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) Funding Committee, influencing the selection of high-impact innovation projects.

Contributed to shaping HIF's global innovation portfolio, supporting the development and testing of groundbreaking solutions within the humanitarian system over a 3-year tenure.

Utilized expertise in social innovation and entrepreneurship to identify and champion promising initiatives, ensuring alignment with the fund's mission and effectiveness criteria.

Judged the final prize round for the EU 2020 Humanitarian Innovation Prize, evaluating and recognizing leading innovations in the sector.

Led the 'Action for the Future Program' for World Vision and Save the Children, mapping country-level innovation actors and facilitating a 3-month adoption program in South Sudan.

Built and delivered the first innovation training/sprint, including methodology and tools, for Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) global team, enhancing capabilities in health, housing, and food security.

Supported the production of a sustainable energy innovation strategy and program for a key humanitarian organization.

Led the global vision, strategic direction, and management of the RIL, overseeing a pipeline of innovations across health, shelter, education, food, and WASH sectors.

Secured funding from 13 new donors, including repeat multi-year funding, significantly expanding the initiative's financial base.

Represented RIL globally at senior levels, building partnerships and implementing new ways of working, and publishing articles on humanitarian innovation.

Developed an inter-agency social innovation evidence toolkit, now implemented across multiple agencies and countries to improve humanitarian evidence.

Directed the $65 million earthquake response in Nepal, overseeing 260 staff (8 direct reports) and coordinating with over 15 donors.

Led a comprehensive multi-sector program spanning Food, Health, Education, Shelter, WASH, Child Protection, Livelihoods, Social Inclusion, and Cash.

Cultivated robust external engagement by hosting the Response Managers Forum and forging partnerships with UNOPS, TedX, and Miyamoto.

Orchestrated the establishment and expansion of multiple innovative public-private, inter-agency programs under the Innovations Lab.

Directed the implementation of programs and operations for the $70 million Typhoon Haiyan Response, managing 500 staff (8 direct reports) and 20+ donors.

Managed a complex multi-sector program covering health, education, shelter, livelihoods, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and advocacy.

Led the establishment and growth of the largest NGO urban program within the Haiyan Response, involving multiple actors and donors.

Managed humanitarian programming across four organizations within Oxfam Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, encompassing strategy development, resource allocation, and program implementation.

Oversaw comprehensive humanitarian response delivery, preparedness, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives.

Ensured effective program management and strategic alignment for critical humanitarian interventions in a complex operational environment.

Led the World Vision Mauritania office in developing its two-year emergency management strategy, successfully transitioning from drought response to rehabilitation and resilience programming.

Produced comprehensive training materials (videos, literature reviews, reading lists) on complexity in humanitarian action for Response Managers, enhancing organizational capacity.

Advised on strategic planning and program development to improve humanitarian response effectiveness.

Managed a $40 million portfolio of Southern Africa emergency programs, encompassing all major resilience sectors and distributing funds to 7 regional offices.

Provided supervisory leadership for two program officers, ensuring effective program delivery and compliance.

Ensured strategic oversight and operational excellence for large-scale humanitarian initiatives across multiple countries.

Managed a team of 100 personnel (6 direct reports) and a $30 million budget, securing funding from CIDA, SIDA, and DEC.

Supported the strategic direction of the urban recovery program in Port-au-Prince, contributing to one of the largest multi-NGO programs for long-term shelter solutions.

Facilitated the relocation of displaced populations from camps, significantly improving living conditions and stability.

Contributed to the development and implementation of emergency affairs programs.

Assisted in resource mobilization and operational planning for humanitarian interventions.

Supported field teams in delivering critical aid and services to affected populations.

Provided programmatic support for various emergency response efforts.

Assisted in the coordination of humanitarian aid projects and stakeholder communications.

Contributed to reporting and monitoring of program effectiveness.