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I'm a bleeding edge builder and creativity leader.I reside at the intersection of bleeding & cutting edge innovation, systems thinking approaches and processes and creative operationalisation to move the needle and actually change the world. I also practice what I preach. I'm an Artist, Writer, Head of Operations, Podcast Host and hybrid professional who can turn your wild ideas into a reality. I get it, it's in my veins.Labels don't define me, the proof is in the pudding.As the Head of Operations at the Design Age Institute, I oversee the inception and operationalisation of the UK's national unit for design and the healthy ageing economy, designing & introducing new processes, recruiting the team and ensuring we turn the £5million award from UKRI, into an impactful outcome. With over 15 years of combined experience in design, education, research, leadership and project management, I bring a unique blend of skills and perspectives to tackle the challenges and opportunities of pressing societal issues.I am passionate about using design and systems thinking techniques to build innovative and credible solutions that address complex problems and benefit diverse communities. I have successfully led and supported multiple initiatives that increased engagement, investment, and impact in the fields of Fine Art, design, education, and research. I also have a strong background in art and creativity (practice and theory) which informs my approach and vision as a leader, a problem solver, and bleeding edge instigator & curator.

Listed skills include Art, Drawing, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and 26 others.