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LucyCrompton-Reid (WMUK)

Lucy Crompton-Reid has worked in the cultural, public and voluntary sectors for 25 years, with an emphasis on leading and developing participatory practice and promoting marginalised voices. In 2015 she joined Wikimedia UK - the national charity for Wikipedia and Wikimedia’s other open knowledge projects - as Chief Executive, where she has spearheaded a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Prior to joining Wikimedia UK, Lucy was Director of the literature charity Apples and Snakes, where she led an extensive national programme including live events, artist development and participation projects. Previous leadership roles include Head of Outreach and Public Engagement at the House of Lords (the Upper Chamber of the UK Parliament); Director of Creative Partnerships (West London) at Arts Council England; and Refugee Week National Coordinator at the British Refugee Council. Lucy is an RSA Fellow. She is on the British Library Advisory Council and sits on the boards of The Audience Agency and Visible Theatre.