Dr Jo Beckmann
About Jo ...
Jo is a Consultant Community Paediatrician and Clinical Director for Community Paediatrics in London. She is dedicated to advancing the health and wellbeing of babies, children, young people, families and communities in the UK and globally.
Jo is passionate about improving population health. Within a unique career journey, she has trained in Child Public Health, Tropical Medicine and International Health, Medical Leadership and Management, and has an eclectic research publication portfolio. She serves as a Trustee of a charity working with children and young people and has more than 20 years' experience as a volunteer/leader with community groups focused on the radical renewal and transformation of society, social justice, and inclusion.
Jo is thoroughly committed to developing people, improving lives, and creating equity. She has expertise in global/glocal child health, leadership development and partnership with grassroots movements, and wholeheartedly champions the ambition of our team to create meaningful and positive impact for people leading and working within systems in society, as well as for those whom the system serves, particularly people who face exclusion, social vulnerability and health inequalities.
Jo is joyfully curious, creative and compassionate. She is blessed to be a mother to a wonderful teenager and has lived experience of growing up and living in a multicultural family. She thrives on adventure, loves jazz improv, and has the awesome privilege of playing keys with an amazing church band.
