Kirstie Blakeman

Kirstie Blakeman is a Strategic Communications Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority, overseeing the development and delivery of the HS2 Growth Delivery Programme. With experience in managing events and PR teams, Kirstie has also worked at Homes England, West Midlands Growth Company, Borough of Poole, PDSA, The Library of Birmingham, and freelanced as an Events / Marketing Manager. Previous roles include Senior Events Manager at Liverpool Culture Company and Event Manager at Liverpool Architecture and Design Trust. Kirstie's career spans a variety of industries, showcasing expertise in event management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.