Jenni Wolfson

Activist, Artist, Change Agent, Connector, Idea generator, Jewish, Parent, Performer, Single, World traveler

Jenni Wolfson is the Executive Director of Chicken & Egg Pictures, which supports women non-fiction filmmakers whose artful and innovative storytelling catalyzes social change. Jenni was previously the Managing Director of WITNESS, the international human rights video advocacy organization co-founded by musician Peter Gabriel. Jenni has worked for UNICEF, protecting the rights of children affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters. She has also served in numerous posts around the world for the UN, including the UN International Civilian Mission in Haiti and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Rwanda as a human rights investigator. Jenni wrote and performed a solo play, RASH, about her experiences as a human rights activist. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, she is fully intelligible and speaks 6 languages. She has a Masters Degree in Human Rights and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Strathclyde much to the delight of her parents.

Social justice & the arts, particularly women and non- fiction filmmaking

Who tells the story is as important as the stories being told.

Acting, Artist support, Film and video, Human rights, Non-profit leadership and management, Playwrighting, Public speaking, Women's issues

Being a playwright and performer.