July 2021- Present: Freelance Strategy Consultant

October 2017 - July 2021: Senior Policy Advisor then Head of Strategic Projects, Arts & Libraries Team, Department for Culture, Media and Sport

December 2016 - October 2017: Associate Producer, Wise Children

July 2013 - September 2017: Director, Folkestone Quarterhouse, Creative Folkestone

May 2010 - April 2013: Programme Director, Parabola Arts Centre

January 2009 - July 2009: Artist Development Assistant, Cambridge Junction (P/T alongside studying for a Masters in Architecture)

September 2007 - November 2008: Assistant to the Artistic Director, Battersea Arts Centre

MPhil Architecture, University of Cambridge, 2009/10

Theatre Directing PGDip, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, 2005/6

BAHons History of Art, University of Cambridge, 2002 - 2005

A-Levels: History (A), History of Art (A), French (A), German (A), Spanish (A), Theology (A), Theatre Studies As (A)

What people are saying.

“Allegra has been invaluable to North Somerset Council in writing large bids resulting in significant funding awards. She has also helped us formulate a strategic direction for a major cultural asset as well as our broader cultural activity at the Council. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to other councils and stakeholders for consultation work"

— Jenny Ford, Assistant Director, North Somerset Council
"Allegra is kind and big hearted but also fearless, honest and unafraid to have difficult conversations, which is exactly the combination you need to start reflecting on where you are and where you want to go. Work with Allegra if you can - you won't regret it!

— Clare Beresford, Director, Little Bulb Theatre
“I cannot recommend Allegra enough, I’ve worked with many good people in my life, but none so clear, concise, kind and empowering as she.”

— Edith Tankus, Freelance Artist

"Allegra is kind and big hearted but also fearless, honest and unafraid to have difficult conversations, which is exactly the combination you need to start reflecting on where you are and where you want to go. Work with Allegra if you can - you won't regret it!

“I cannot recommend Allegra enough, I’ve worked with many good people in my life, but none so clear, concise, kind and empowering as she.”