Director, Culture Change Works
Laura’s work is characterised by a deep commitment to fostering innovation and addressing the skills void in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. She is a founding Director of Culture Change Works, a consultancy of change-experts working with cultural organisations and higher education. Her career began as an artist and teacher, and Laura has extensive experience across a range of education settings, working in senior management within the arts and the higher education sector.
Before launching Culture Change Works, Laura was Director of Public Engagement and Culture at London College of Fashion, UAL where she supported the development of the EastBank cultural quarter. Prior to that, she was Director of Children, Young People, Learning and Skills at Arts Council England. At Culture Change Works, Laura collaborates with a diverse range of partners to drive systemic change and enhance the cultural sector’s impact. Her expertise includes stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and strategic planning, all aimed at creating sustainable growth and local clusters for skills, innovation, business, and investment. Laura has held a number of Board positions including at Ravensbourne University, Creative & Cultural Skills and Mountview Higher Education Institution.