Wellcome Trust
Alexandra Parsons is a highly experienced professional in public participation and community engagement, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Public Participation in the Climate and Health team at Wellcome Trust since May 2018. Alexandra has a proven track record in managing innovative funding models and community programs aimed at measurable outcomes, having previously held roles as Funding and Partnerships Manager and Research & Engagement Manager at Wellcome. In addition, Alexandra chairs Reliable Media, overseeing campaigns such as Stop Funding Hate and Stop Funding Heat, which aim to reduce hate speech and climate disinformation in the media. Alexandra's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in English Literature from UCL and a monograph focused on the impact of culture and life-writing during the HIV/AIDS crisis, underscoring a strong commitment to social justice and cultural representation.
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