Award Winning
Campaigner In Ending
Gender Based
Violence Through
Systemic Change

Activist. Educator. Changemaker. Storyteller.

Let’s create something meaningful

I’m Jess Leigh, a Brighton-based facilitator, writer, and campaigner exploring how all oppression is interconnected, and how we can work, learn, and live differently in response.

My work sits at the intersection of gender, mental health, and anti-racism, weaving together storytelling, education, and activism to spark conversations that lead to real change. I’ve spent over a decade designing and delivering 300+ workshops for schools, universities, charities, and companies, from classrooms of 14-year-olds to corporate boardrooms, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and brave enough to unlearn what harms us.

storyteller

educator

activist

changemaker

storyteller • educator • activist • changemaker •

how i can help

Speaking

Talks that spark reflection and open conversations. Bringing together a decade of activism, education, and facilitation, blending theory, personal narrative, and practical tools for change.

CONSULTANCY

Change doesn’t happen through policies alone, it happens through people. Strategic support to embed gender justice into policy, practice, and culture.

TRANSFORMATIVE CONVERSATION & FACILITATION TRAINING

Practical, trauma-informed facilitation skills for navigating difficult conversations.

hear from people
i’ve worked with

Jess is a phenomenal facilitator. Jess’s upbeat and creative delivery captivates the students' attention, making learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.  I've had the pleasure of witnessing Jess's impact firsthand, and I can confidently say that she is a valuable asset to any educational team. Her dedication, creativity, and ability to engage students make her an outstanding literacy facilitator. I wholeheartedly recommend Jess to any organisation seeking a dynamic and inspiring educator.

Amber Ogunsanya-William
World Literacy Foundation

thoughts from the heart of my work

My Substack is a living journal of curiosity, essays and reflections on the intersections of gender, justice, and joy.

storyteller

educator

activist

changemaker

storyteller • educator • activist • changemaker •