Our Staff

  • Professor Jennifer Davidson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Professor Jennifer Davidson is Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures.

    See Jennifer’s expertise and publications here!

  • Helen Schwittay McArthur

    PROJECT MANAGER (Maternity Leave, returning Spring 2025)

    Helen manages the Serving the Future project and the Justice for Children Secretariat. Helen is IICF’s lead on Gender.

  • Sophie Shields

    POLICY & IMPACT SPECIALIST

    Sophie is IICF’s impact expert and drives knowledge exchange outputs and communications. Sophie is IICF’S lead on the Environment and Participation.

    See Sophie’s publications here!

  • Hannah Hall

    RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

    Hannah is an ESCR-funded Postgraduate Researcher, working on the Children's Human Rights and Alternative Care project. Hannah's research interests include human rights, migration, gender, and sexual and reproductive rights.

  • Eloïse Di Gianni

    PROJECT MANAGER (Maternity Leave Cover)

    Eloïse manages the Justice for Children project and oversees the delivery of IICF’s projects.

  • Jill Johnstone

    FINANCE SUPPORT ADVISOR

    Jill oversees IICF’s finance coordination.

  • Craig Stewart

    DIGITAL SUPPORT ADVISOR

    Craig oversees the delivery of IICF’s communications and digital strategy.