| Manchester 2023 ISPA - Jen Cleary |
 Jen ClearyDirector, Combined Arts
Jennifer joined Arts Council England in April 2021 and leads on its work in Combined Arts nationally. Before joining ACE she was Director of Creative Engagement at Manchester International Festival, leading strategic programmes of participatory commissioning and producing, artist development, education and engagement, talent development and fundraising. Prior to that Jen was Higher Education Festival Manager across the City's Universities and an Innovation Manager for the NHS. She has a keen interest in cultural development and career pathways and chaired the Employability Task Group of the Manchester Cultural Education Partnership. She currently sits on the Internationalisation and Marketing Advisory Board for Marketing Manchester. Her qualifications include a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching and a PhD in Medical Microbiology. Facilitator |
