Karene is the Cultural Education and Partnerships Officer at Bedfordshire University.

She has a passion for advocating for youth voice and has worked in schools across the UK and internationally, planning and leading workshops.

Karene is keen to ensure the Arts are celebrated in educational spaces. With more than 10 years of experience as a facilitator, she is excited to create new opportunities and partnerships within and across Luton to keep creativity as a focus.

Karene describes herself as a professional chaos maker, aiming to find new ideas in new ways. She hopes to support the communities within Luton to showcase the creativity already thriving and build diverse projects that can be seen in schools and other education providers.

Karene believes everyone should have a chance to connect with creative experiences and regularly works to remove any barriers or limitations.

In addition to her professional role, Karene is a director, a poet and spoken word artist, an (occasional) actress, and a full-time cat parent.

Her multifaceted career and dedication to the arts make her a dynamic and inspiring member of the team.