Jacqueline McCann

Innovation Strategist Founder @Roll Innovation

Derry, GB

I lead Roll Innovation — a consultancy that designs and delivers innovation programmes, design sprints and strategic workshops that help people and organisations solve real problems, unlock new ideas and deliver meaningful impact.I work with commercial brands, public sector bodies, non-profits and academia to build innovation capability, validate new concepts, and create user-centred services and solutions.My work blends Design Thinking, MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship, agile tools, and is ISO aligned — always grounded in action, clarity and collaboration.Recent highlights include:Designing & facilitating flagship programmes with Catalyst, including Hello Possible, STRYVE, Generation Innovation and Co-FoundersLeading brand strategy & concept development for UNICEF Ireland (Legacy & Monthly Giving)Running a customer value sprint with Nvolve pre-acquisitionFacilitating a cross-disciplinary design sprint for Queen’s University Belfast with academia, industry and governmentDelivering innovation strategy & capability-building workshops for Invest NI, Enterprise Ireland, and multiple councils and FE collegesExpertise includes:Innovation & strategy sprints (2 days to 12 weeks)Programme & curriculum designInclusive entrepreneurship & early-stage venture supportCustomer research, prototyping & testingBrand positioning & service developmentWorkshop facilitation, stakeholder engagement & team coaching

Belfast Institute Further & Higher Education

Journalism, Periodical Journalism

William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens

Strategic Change Management for Digital Transformation, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

University of Ulster

BA Hons, Fashion Design

William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens

Innovating Future Smart Cities

William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens

Productivity & Green Skills Accelerator Programme

The Open University

PgCert Technology Management