Jissa James connects knowledge, people, and strategy to drive impact in global eye health. She is passionate about shaping spaces where professionals and organisations can share evidence, build capability, and drive collective action towards eye health for all.

Jissa James connects knowledge, people, and strategy to drive impact in global eye health. She is passionate about shaping spaces where professionals and organisations can share evidence, build capability, and drive collective action towards eye health for all.

As Senior Knowledge & Capability Manager at IAPB, Jissa leads the programme of 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, works across knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, member collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives that support the sector’s 2030 In Sight strategy. Her work focuses on turning insight into action through practical platforms, tools, and learning opportunities that help the global eye health community collaborate better and move faster.

With over 15 years of experience across global health, professional development, advocacy, and programme design, Jissa brings a strong grounding in optometry, systems thinking, and inclusive sector engagement. An optometry educator turned global health advocate, Jissa also contributes to sector thought leadership through the Community Eye Health Journal, the IAPB Refractive Error Strategy Group, and the World Council of Optometry’s Education Committee.