Research, Evaluation and Learning Manager
Julia joined John Lyon’s Charity in October 2023 as the Charity’s first Research, Evaluation and Learning Manager. She has the responsibility for evaluating the impact of the Charity’s funding and for supporting internal learning. Prior to joining the Charity, she spent four years working at IFF Research, a social research agency. In her role she was responsible for managing complex research projects and evaluations commissioned by clients such as the Department for Education, British Council, and the Department of Health and Social Care. As a result, she has strong research skills including data analysis, interviewing, and report writing. Her experience also includes working at the mental health charity Richmond Fellowship during her time on the Charityworks graduate scheme, and volunteering as a researcher at the NGO Action on Poverty in Hanoi, Vietnam.