Rebecca Kennelly Mbe

Rebecca Kennelly MBE has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Rebecca currently serves as the Executive Director UK Operations at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award since July 2021. Prior to this, in 2020, they served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF). In 2019, they were a Member of the Board of Trustees at The Camrose Centre Basingstoke. From 2016 to 2021, they worked as the Director of Volunteering at Royal Voluntary Service. Before that, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Basingstoke Voluntary Action from 2006 to 2015.

Rebecca Kennelly MBE holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology from The University of Manchester, which they obtained from 1998 to 2020. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in International Development from The University of Manchester, completing it between 2000 and 2001.