ABOUT US
Stories to spur action
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JLD Content and Communications helps international organizations tell the stories that matter. Whether its preventing malnutrition, tackling HIV or improving maternal and child health, we find the right words to win hearts and change minds.
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Our clients are the experts in their subjects. We help translate their work into clear and meaningful messages that drive action.
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We ask questions. We listen. We learn what they do – and we find out why it matters. Then we draft compelling stories that make their audiences sit up and take notice.
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Our Team
Julia D'Aloisio, Principal
jdaloisio@jldcontent.com | Phone: +1-613-818-0895
Julia has nearly 20 years of experience working in communications, advocacy and publishing for United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
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Julia has provided a range of strategic writing, editing and communications services to UNICEF, the World Health Organization and other international organizations in the areas of global health, nutrition and development. Prior to launching JLD Content and Communications, Julia worked as a technical officer with WHO Press in the WHO Department of Knowledge Management and Sharing and as a communications and advocacy specialist with two Geneva-based human rights organizations, working in the areas of child rights, peacebuilding and development.
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Julia holds a Master of Science from the University of Toronto with a focus on health communications; a Bachelor of Arts in English; and a Bachelor of Physical & Health Education from Queen's University, Canada.
Jessica White, Consultant writer
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Jessie has more than 15 years of experience working in nutrition and global health for UNICEF and non-governmental organizations.
Jessie has extensive experience in the management and production of reports and academic publications in the area of nutrition, technical support for nutrition research and the development of information systems. Jessie previously worked as a nutrition specialist with UNICEF in the Ethiopia country office and Headquarters in New York.
Jessie holds a Master of Public Health from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine with a focus on international health and development and public nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education and Health Sciences from Portland State University in the United States.
Radia Hennessey, Consultant writer and editor
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Radia has more than 20 years of experience working with international and non-profit organizations in global health and human rights. Her experience encompasses research, analysis, writing, editing, grant writing, communication, advocacy, and policy development.
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She has worked on knowledge and communication products ranging from the United Nations Secretary-General Report on the Girl Child and other annual reports to press releases to advance health and human rights. She has lived and worked in nearly 70 countries, driving around the world for seven years, which provided unparalleled insights into people’s lives, hardships and aspirations.
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She holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins with a focus on population and reproductive health; a Master of International Studies from the University of Denver; and a Master’s of Political Science from the University of Paris Nanterre. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and a William Gates Scholarship for her studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
Victoria Bell, Editor
Victoria has 25 years of experience as an editor, with expertise in health and policy-related content. She holds a professional editor designation from the Editor’s Association of Canada.
Victoria is currently the manuscript editor for the Canadian Medical Association Journal and has provided copy editing services to the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, the Canadian Science Publishing, and various scientific and medical journals. As a consultant editor with JLD Content and Communications, Victoria provides expert editing services to support a range of communications and knowledge products.