Ana Lekaj

My expertise spans operational and programme and project management, leadership support, and the strategic direction of diverse business activities. I have had the privilege of working with a variety of organisations and statutory bodies, including Public Health England (Health Intelligence Division), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Healthwatch City of London, the British Psychoanalytic Council, The King’s Fund (a leading think tank in health and social care) and the Copyright Licensing Agency among others.

Purpose driven and demonstrate creative, strategic, and systems thinking, with a passion for seeking innovative approaches in all endeavours. Possess strong project management, operational, organisational, and logistical skills, complemented by a proven track record in cross-sector project and programme management. Expertise includes stakeholder management, partnership building, and driving change management initiatives. Skilled in governance, budgeting, research and analysis, quality assurance, and business and operational development. Person-centred with a deep commitment to cultural sensitivity, balancing collaborative teamwork with independent working.

MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise with Merit, Central St Martins (#1 University in Arts), University of Arts London, UK (dissertation on arts in health/social prescribing policies and practices).

Prince2 Pentagon Training

Youth Arts Project Management course (February–May 2014), delivered in partnership with Artswork and Buckinghamshire New University (20 CATS credits, Grade A)

Specialisation in French Literature, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

BA (Hons) in Communication Studies, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada