At Challenge Works, Caroline is a Programme Manager working on the delivery of a number of prizes focused on Government and Innovation. 

Caroline is currently focusing on the Ofwat Innovation Fund. The £200 million fund was set up by Ofwat to  grow the water sector’s capacity to innovate, enabling it to better meet the evolving needs of customers, society and the environment.

Prior to that, Caroline has delivered one of our flagship programmes, the $4 million Mobility Unlimited Challenge, looking to use AI to design mobility devices for people with lowe limb paralysis, and the Tech2Connect Challenge, focused on loneliness and social isolation. Caroline also focuses her work on making Challenge Works a more inclusive place by being part of the Diversity and Inclusion working group.

Prior to working with Nesta, Caroline has extensive experience managing projects in West Africa on topics as varied as youth entrepreneurship, conflict prevention and gender mainstreaming, working for UNDP and DCAF. She is also an enthusiasic trainer, always up for the next training challenge.

Outside of work, Caroline is a keen bookworm and is always happy to give advice for your next book.