Jemma is the Communications & Engagement Assistant for BHF Data Science Centre supporting the  Centre’s Operations Team with communications, patient & public involvement and engagement (PPIE), across its thematic areas.

Prior to joining HDR UK, Jemma worked for Kooth Digital Health, the UK’s largest digital mental health provider, leading on patient, public and community engagement across the Northeast. Furthermore, Jemma worked for local Healthwatch for several years, ensuring that patients & service users, from all backgrounds, could share their views and experiences in relation to health & social care provision, working alongside health partners, providers and commissioners.