About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

Elin joined Nesta in January 2022 as communications and engagement manager in Nesta Cymru and became campaigns manager in February 2023.

Elin develops and leads the delivery of communication plans for all sustainable future projects. She also continues to lead the development of Nesta Cymru's communication in Wales.

Elin has worked in communications since 2006 across sectors including education, housing, police and government. Her background is in media relations and designing and delivering marketing campaigns including Wales-wide campaigns to support social housing tenants preparing for Universal Credit and national behaviour change campaigns to tackle vehicle tax evasion.

In her own time, Elin is likely to either be supporting one of her children's sports teams or getting outside with her family in the beautiful Swansea countryside on her doorstep.