I co-founded the charity Arts Emergency in 2011 and became Chief Executive in 2015. Prior to becoming CEO, I worked for a variety of global rights campaigns and human rights charities. I was voted one the 50 most influential UK fundraisers in 2013, 2014 and 2015, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by London Metropolitan University in 2020 for my work as a distinguished humanitarian. I am a lifelong activist and campaigner, delivering talks and lectures nationally and am passionate about the potential of culture to shape a world beyond extraction and greed.