Jacquelynn Osoro joined the Henry Luce Foundation in mid-October 2023 after serving as the communications manager at Weill Cornell Medicine's Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center. In that role, she managed internal and external communications. She helped lead the creation of clinical trial assets to help bridge the gap in clinical trial engagement, particularly in underserved communities.
Before that, Jacquelynn served as the head of public affairs and communications for the NYC Health Department's 9/11 Registry, where she maintained and increased engagement among over 70,000 registrants and served as the department's liaison with various organizations, including the 9/11 Museum, Survivor's Steering Committee, and more.
Jacquelynn has a diverse background, having also worked in publishing, specifically at John Wiley and Sons, where she held various positions, such as proofreader and writer. She began her career as a journalist for the Daily Nation, currently Nation Africa, in her native Kenya, where she covered the Nairobi news beat and wrote health- and business-focused features. She holds a degree in Information Science from the University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from New York University.