The Culture team

Leanne Hammacott is responsible for the creative, curatorial and administrative management of the public programme of cultural activity across the Strand campus and beyond, working with faculties and students to determine the direction of the programme.

Dr. Johanna Kieniewicz leads the Culture team’s work to support, strengthen and showcase cultural collaborations in teaching and research across King’s. Johanna works with academics and cultural partners to develop powerful collaborations that can drive innovation in research, facilitate student learning and skills development, and improve student health and wellbeing.

In this role, Nikki Crane leads the initial phase of work on Arts, Health & Wellbeing at King’s, bringing together a network of staff, students and healthcare professionals across King’s with an interest in this area.

Matt Fryer provides expert business operations support to enable the successful delivery of the cultural strategy, ensuring the team runs smoothly and effectively supports King’s cultural community. Matt manages the team of Project Coordinators and is supported by the Finance & Administration Officer.

Laura L'Aimable supports the development of skills across King’s cultural community by providing advice, guidance, training, mentoring and brokerage activity, empowering staff to increase the impact of their research through cultural collaborations.

Sally Pembroke supports the Education Strategy by planning and delivering a programme of work that engages students from across King’s faculties in a range of extra and co-curricular education activities delivered in partnership with arts and cultural partners. This programme supports personal and professional development and students’ health and wellbeing.

Lydia Kapournioti coordinates projects such as events, exhibitions and research programmes. Lydia also provides key logistical, financial and communications support across King's Culture.

Georgina Wright coordinates projects such as events, exhibitions and research programmes. Georgina also provides key logistical, financial and communications support across King's Culture.

Trudy Mensah coordinates projects such as events, exhibitions and research programmes. Trudy also provides key logistical, financial and communications support across King's Culture.

Debra Barretto provides expert financial and business support to the Culture team including financial management, administration and office management.