Katie Turner

Katie Turner is an accomplished research professional with extensive experience in participatory action research and advocacy within the voluntary sector. Currently serving as the Director of Research at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research since February 2016, Katie has successfully designed and managed numerous research and evaluation projects in collaboration with UK and international organizations. Prior roles include Lead Adviser for Volunteering for Development at VSO, where Katie spearheaded a global action research initiative, and Advocacy Adviser at Score Foundation in India, focusing on national advocacy strategies. Additional experience includes senior campaign roles at Leonard Cheshire Disability and various communications positions within the NHS Confederation, Cancer Research UK, and the Welsh Assembly Government. Katie holds a Master of Science in Social Research from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Italian Language from Cardiff University.