Jenni Parkinson

Jenni Parkinson is a consultant specializing in arts access and inclusion, currently leading initiatives at Jenni Ventura Consultancy since January 2023. With extensive experience as a guest lecturer at the Royal College of Music since 2016, Jenni delivers seminars on entrepreneurship, budgeting, and project management. As a music facilitator with Drake Music and Historic Royal Palaces, Jenni conducts sensory interactive workshops for adults with dementia. Jenni co-founded Soundcastle, an award-winning charity that leverages music for social change, and served as a creative producer at Bristol Beacon from 2018 to 2022. Previous roles include percussionist with Meridian and music tutor in SEN/D schools. Jenni holds a Master of Music in Music Leadership from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and a Bachelor of Music with Honors in Percussion Performance from the Royal College of Music.