Jane is a writer who collaborates as a thought partner with leaders and creative seekers.
She’s able to share complex ideas with clarity, empathy and emotional impact, and help others communicate the vital essence of their vision.
Writing
Teach For All
Teach For All, founded by Wendy Kopp of Teach For America, supports entrepreneurs in 60+ countries to create their own versions of TFA, and develop collective leadership to ensure all children fulfill their potential.
United Nations Blog: We can all be leaders of change in transforming education
Devex: Africa Will Flourish if We Invest in Our Young People
Financial Times OpEd: Philanthropy must shift its focus to the global education crisis
Speech: Wendy Kopp’s UC Berkeley 2019 commencement address (full text or YouTube.)
Article: A Network Approach to Fostering Locally Rooted, Globally Informed Development
Article: To rebuild our education systems, we must focus first on leadership, co-authored with World Bank’s Jaime Saavedra
TED
TED talk: My escape from North Korea
TED talk: How to get better at the things you care about
TED talk: How web video powers global innovation
TEDxBrussels talk: Embracing digital transformation
TED Chief of Staff
In this role, helped build the TED organization from 2008 to 2015
Speeches: Martha Stewart and Yehuda Shmidman UJA awards
Brochure: World Bank SEADRIF climate insurance
Creative Writing
Other Projects
Fun stuff like plays, illustrations, poetry
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What People Have Said
Jane has the rare ability to communicate clearly, directly and efficiently while transmitting feeling and personality through the words she writes.
Kelly Stoetzel, TED Content Director
Jane is a wise woman.
Chris Anderson, TED Curator
Jane gave me thoughtful, clear, and spot-on advice for my TEDx script which is now featured on the TED homepage! Jane is a pleasure to work with and her insider experience is priceless.
Eduardo Briceno, Co-founder and CEO, Mindset Works
My talk would not have been as good without Jane's help. Thank you!