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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 - including programmes such as Learning, NextGen, Diverse Leaders, Community and public engagement with model talks and walking tours. 

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 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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Diverse Leaders Networking: for people that create safe and welcoming spaces in our city and in our workplaces

Diverse Leaders

03 December 2024

Diverse Leaders Networking: for people that create safe and welcoming spaces in our city and in our workplaces

NLA Head of Learning, Grace Simmonds reflects on the recent Diverse Leaders networking event hosted at The London Centre where we heard updates on the Diverse Leaders Pledge.

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Nourishing communities: Food at London's core

Enabling Communities

31 October 2024

Nourishing communities: Food at London's core

This Breakfast Talk highlighted small initiatives that use food as a catalyst for positive change in city spaces, highlighting the long-term impact on fostering a sense of belonging.

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