Jennifer (Gigi) Thornquest is a researcher at the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP) at the Geneva Graduate Institute, where she produces the CCDP Spotlight podcast. She also works as an independent communications consultant, collaborating with research centres and international initiatives to strengthen engagement between research, policy, and society. Her recent and current collaborations include the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability, the Global Health Centre, and initiatives with International Gender Champions and UN Women.

An experienced Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Agora specialist and co-applicant, Jennifer has contributed to several public engagement projects, including Making Peace Work and Visualizing Local Voices: Everyday Peace Indicators. Her research explores participatory arts as a form of peacebuilding, with particular attention to the intersections of migration, education, and community resilience.

Jennifer holds a Master in International and Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute.