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.

Mia Simmons

Mia joined Nesta in March 2016

Mia's main responsibility is producing the annual financial statements for Nesta and its subsidiaries and everything needed for the year-end audit.

After graduating from Bath University with a Masters in Mathematics, Mia trained as a chartered accountant before specialising in charity audits and moving across to work in-house in the charity sector.

In her spare time, Mia enjoys singing and going to the theatre.