Annalisa Toccara-Jones
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - University of Sheffield
Master of Arts (MA) - University of Sheffield
Researcher & Narrative Strategist in Adoption, Identity & Media | Founder, Family Narratives | Ethical communication, digital culture and public discourse
Annalisa Toccara-Jones is a communications specialist, researcher and founder of Family Narratives. She focuses on how adoption and care are discussed in public and professional settings. Her work brings together research, communication practice and lived experience to help organisations review and improve their messaging. Annalisa delivers training, facilitation, and consultancy, supporting teams in thinking more carefully about language and representation. She is completing a PhD in journalism at the University of Sheffield, exploring how adoptees use social media to speak about adoption in their own words.
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"Annalisa brings strong clarity to complex, sensitive work. She helps organisations think more carefully about the language they use and how it lands. Her work is grounded in research and lived experience, leading to communication that feels more thoughtful and considered."
Emma Sharp, Operations and Welfare Manager, Unity Boxing Centre
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