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Grace Simmonds

Head of Learning & Engagement

Grace Simmonds

Grace leads on learning and engagement across the business developing NLA's life-long learning strategy. With a focus on the Future City Makers programme, and the NextGen and Diverse Leaders networks. 

Grace is Creative Project Lead for social enterprise and adventure playground specialists, Woodland Tribe, leading on co-design and participatory build projects with young people across the UK. She holds a BSc in Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies from The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. In what seems like a previous life, Grace was an entrepreneur and the proud owner of a popular café-bar in Norwich. 

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NextGen Speed Mentoring

Event

NextGen Speed Mentoring

25 March 2025

Free
NextGen 2024: Our year's wrap-up

NextGen

12 December 2024

NextGen 2024: Our year's wrap-up

2024 has been a huge success for NLA NextGen. From networking events to our June conference, our committee has a lot to share from this year's experience.

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