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Helen Goulden
Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation
Helen is Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation, leading a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, innovators and social investors to support stronger communities across the UK.
In 2019, she launched the new Institute for Community Studies; creating a platform for institutions to better understand – and more equitably involve – local communities.
Prior, Helen was Executive Director at Nesta, responsible for leading the Innovation Lab supporting innovation in the arts, civil society, government and education sectors.