We are learning and project enthusiasts that want to resist the current dominant systems and wriggle out of being part of the problem.

Our story

LearnJam started life in 2013, energised to explore what it meant to bring together two different worlds: education and technology. Since then, we have been through many iterations, all of them connected to designing and delivering effective learning experiences.

LearnJam started a new journey in 2023. As our understanding of the social and ecological crises of our time deepened, so too did our commitment to using learning as a tool for positive change.

Our team

REBECCA THORNTON

My background is in mathematics, and strategic risk consultancy – where I helped organisations navigate uncertainty and complexity. I’m naturally analytical, but my curiosity has always extended beyond fixed models – toward people and the deeper patterns that shape how we live and work. I’m now exploring how my skills can support collective liberation.

I try to live and consume consciously, and I’m increasingly drawn to alternative, community-based ways of living. I’m in the process of unpicking the hidden stories that shape our lives – learning to slow down, listen to my body, and follow what feels exciting.

JO SAYERS

I live in Devon, with two young children. I daydream about being in the sea, or out in the forest. I co-run LearnJam and devote my energy to how we might connect to nature, fight for collective liberation and usher in new systems. I love diving deep into the contexts in which we work and finding ways through challenges we encounter. I love bringing my energy and learning design expertise to situations that are complicated and arriving at a direction that feels right, then testing it.

I want to use these skills to help imagine better ways of being; different systems where we are more connected to the land and to each other, where people learn to be a part of the more-than human world and value more than material success.

Who we work with

One of our strengths is bringing together the right mix of people for each project. Over the years, we have built a trusted network of collaborators who share our values and bring a wide range of skills, perspectives and lived experience.

Depending on the needs of a project, we may work with:

  • Learning designers – experienced in designing effective learning experiences
  • Project managers– experienced in leading complex, values-driven projects
  • Strategic thinkers – helping organisations navigate complexity and see the bigger picture
  • Reflective workers – bringing reflection, sustainability and depth to our work
  • Content experts – including writers, editors, copywriters and proofreaders who craft clear and purposeful communication
  • Technology specialists – including software developers, UX designers and product managers
  • Creatives – including designers, illustrators, and audio/video producers who help to bring ideas to life
  • Subject matter experts – we co-create with subject matter experts so our work is grounded in expertise