I work at the intersection of education, culture and civic life, helping institutions navigate change with creativity and purpose. I’m driven by a belief that creativity and values are powerful forces for transforming how we learn, lead and live and that education must be at the heart of a more equitable, sustainable future.
As the first woman to serve as Vice-Chancellor of Goldsmiths, University of London, and previously as Head of London College of Fashion, I’ve led organisations through major transformation; from founding the Centre for Sustainable Fashion to establishing Goldsmiths’ Migrant Futures Institute, and developing new, values-led models of philanthropy and partnership.
Across more than three decades in higher education, my focus has been on connecting creative practice with social purpose ensuring that universities and cultural institutions serve their communities and respond imaginatively to the challenges of our times.
Today, I continue to work across education, culture and health as Chair of the Maudsley Charity, as a board member of LAMDA, Creative UK, and the All-Party Parliamentary University Group. I advise organisations and leaders on aligning creativity with care, sustainability and civic responsibility.
I believe creative education is one of society’s greatest catalysts for change. It equips us not just to adapt, but to imagine better futures.