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.

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Rory Edens

Communications Coordinator (Events)

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Rory is a communications coordinator, working within the Events team to help deliver Nesta’s mission through digital and live events.

Before Nesta, Rory gained event experience as a conference producer, producing a range of conferences for public and voluntary sector audiences.

He studied at the University of Warwick completing his BA in History and Politics and MA in Modern History with a particular focus on queer theory and British social history.

In his free time Rory enjoys listening to music, watching documentaries, and watching his beloved Peterborough United every Saturday.