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Tess Thompson

Tess Thompson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Policy Researcher at Citizens Advice focused on consumer and debt policy research and advocacy.

  • Education

    • University of St Andrews

      2014 - 2018
      MA International Relations and Modern Languages

    • City, University of London

      2018 - 2019
      Graduate Diploma in Law Law

      Activities and Societies: Immigration Human Rights Project - pro bono volunteer; Bail Observation Project - pro bono volunteer

    • SOAS University of London

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Laws - LLM Human Rights Distinction

      Dissertation - Denationalisation, terrorism, and human rights: Comparing the cases of Shamima Begum, Hoda Muthana, and Zehra Duman

    • University of St Andrews

      2014 - 2018
      Masters of Arts International Relations, Spanish, and Arabic

      Activities and Societies: Hispanic Society, St Andrews Radio Publicity Officer, Hispanic Society (2014-2015)Secretary, Hispanic Society (2015-2016)Member without Portfolio, Hispanic Society (2016-2017)President, Hispanic Society (2017-2018)St Andrews Radio Host (2015-2017)

  • Experience

    • Plan International

      Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
      Community Development Intern

      -Worked with community and regional youth groups to organise projects on sexual health and reproductive rights -Assisted in the planning and facilitation of events for Plan's "Because I am a Girl" campaign -Collaborated with Plan and various community groups to set up a children's library in Everth Mendoza, Nicaragua

    • Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Project Supervisor

      -Organised collaborative community development and youth leadership projects in various communities in Coclé -Responsible for the emotional and physical health needs of international and national participants -Trained participants and local volunteers in sustainable community development strategies

    • The Challenge

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Assistant Programme Manager

      - Facilitated programmes for diverse groups of young people to support community and personal development - Organised and fostered relationships between staff and charity partner organisations to facilitate projects - Managed teams of staff and fostered teamwork while offering individual support and constructive feedback - Coordinated programme logistics to maximise efficacy of projects as well as safety for all staff and participants

    • Chambers and Partners

      Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

      • Principal Research Analyst

        Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

      • INSPIRE Chair - Neurodiversity

        May 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Senior Research Analyst

        Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Research Analyst

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

      • INSPIRE Ambassador - Neurodiversity

        Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

    • Citizens Advice

      Jun 2023 - now
      Policy Researcher

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by City University and No5 Chambers Immigration Human Rights Project on Sept 2019
      City University and No5 Chambers Immigration Human Rights ProjectAssociated with Tess Thompson

    • Volunteer trainer

      Issued by Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) on Aug 2011
      Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)Associated with Tess Thompson

    • Canvassing Volunteer, Social Media coordinator

      Issued by Obama for America on May 2012
      Obama for AmericaAssociated with Tess Thompson

    • Hearing Observer

      Issued by Bail Observation Project on Sept 2018
      Bail Observation ProjectAssociated with Tess Thompson