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Combining my passion for culture and climate change I specialise in working with organisations, venues and cities to help them explore how to improve their own environmental performance and engage with citizens.I currently chair the UK’s largest cultural network that has been actively delivering environmental improvement and contributing to city policy for nearly 10 Years. Through this we are partnered with Manchester City Council to deliver the C-Change project as part of the EU’s URBACT Programme driving change for better cities.As part of the Manchester Climate Change Partnership I represent culture in developing long term policy and action.I have worked in the cultural sector for 25 years in theatre, live performance, exhibitions, events and festivals and have many years experience at a senior level.Check out the Den a new super low carbon performance space developed for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. https://youtu.be/vTToElLmuf4As Project Director I developed and delivered the brief through tender, design, manufacture to delivery as part of public festival. Working with RIBA Stirling prize winning architectural studio Haworth Tompkins and the Oglesby Charitable Trust the Den has been created to engage with the communities of Greater Manchester with the minimum environmental impact. Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Environmental Consulting, Leadership, Culture Change, Production Management, Event Management, Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft from University of Kent.