Jenni Wilson (BDS Dentistry, 2005)
Jenni is one of 109 new Churchill Fellows announced by the Churchill Fellowship, a UK charity which supports individual UK citizens to follow their passion for change
Jenni will be exploring how healthcare systems can better support hyper-marginalised communities through improved access to healthcare
Churchill Fellows are selected from across the UK, representing different backgrounds, experiences, professions, and passions. Each shares a commitment to inspiring change and building a better society through global learning.
Accepting the fellowship, Jenni said: 'I am honoured to have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship. Throughout my career I have been driven by a desire to improve healthcare for people who experience the greatest barriers to accessing services. This Fellowship is an incredible opportunity to learn from colleagues around the world, build lasting international relationships and bring practical ideas back to the UK. I hope the work will contribute to meaningful improvements for patients and communities who are too often overlooked.'
Alongside Jenni, this year’s Fellows’ research will span a wide range of pressing issues - from tackling social media harm and creating climate-friendly school canteens to strengthening dementia care in rural communities. They will draw on experience and share knowledge with innovators in countries across the globe from Greenland to Taiwan, New Zealand to Argentina, South Africa to Jamaica.
The Churchill Fellowship offers UK citizens a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the change they want to see. Each Fellowship funds an individual to spend four to eight weeks meeting global experts in their chosen field, in person or online, to build international networks and exchange knowledge. Fellows then turn their insights into action - transforming communities, shaping services, and influencing policy across the UK.