
Jamie Harris
Courses Project Lead; animal advocacy researcher and program builder
London, United Kingdom
Joined October 2025
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Summary
Career-focused animal-advocacy researcher and communicator: Jamie has substantial research and public-facing work on how people can maximise impact for animals — co-founding Animal Advocacy Careers, producing career/skills profiles, hosting workshops and talks (e.g., 'Maximize your impact for animals'), and publishing blog posts and resources aimed at activists and organisers. effectivealtruism+2
Program and course builder with experience in education and safeguarding: Jamie designs and runs selective online programmes for motivated people — currently leading CEA's courses and previously directing Leaf's programmes. His background as a secondary‑school history teacher (PGCE) informs his approach to curriculum, facilitation, and safeguarding practice. centreforeffectivealtruism+2
Ecosystem builder and funder-supporter: Beyond research and programming, Jamie contributes to movement building and resourcing — serving as a fund manager for the EA Infrastructure Fund and holding a program associate role at Macroscopic Ventures, indicating engagement with grantmaking and ecosystem-level support for high‑impact projects. leaf+2
Local organiser and community leader in UK EA and animal advocacy: Jamie has a history of local organising (Effective Animal Altruism London), volunteer experience with organisations such as Faunalytics and the Good Food Institute, and sustained involvement in UK EA networks. sentienceinstitute+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Jamie Harris: Maximize your impact for animals (talk / edited transcript)
January 1, 2020A talk/transcript and workshop material on career planning to maximise impact for animals; covers impact potential, personal fit, career capital, option value, and actionable resources for advocates.
But Can They Suffer? — selected blog posts
Series of blog posts with reviews, reflections, and recommendations for effective animal advocacy (e.g., reflections on grassroots protests, book reviews).
Hobbies
Drummer in a vegan hardcore punk band (Burn Alive); plays medieval-themed computer games. ar-conference
Notes
SYShannon Yangsaid
JHJamie Harris
is an outstanding founder working on impactful AI safety initiatives.Jan 8, 2026
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