Laura Turner-Blake

Laura Turner-Blake is an experienced professional in the creative sector with a strong background in educational programming and youth development. Laura's career includes roles such as Assistant Language Teacher at the Japanese Teaching Exchange, Employment Manager for the Create Jobs Programme at A New Direction, and Director of Programmes & Partnerships at Creative Access, where a focus on building employer partnerships and career development for under-represented groups is paramount. Additional experience includes curatorial roles at Tate, where Laura coordinated various youth programs and events, and contributions to initiatives at institutions such as the University of the Arts London and the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Laura holds a BA in Art History from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Applied Anthropology from Goldsmiths, University of London.