About me
An anthropology graduate with an interest in public programming, engagement and curation.
Projects
- Exploring the value of London's greenspaces: Red Cross Gardens and Crossbones Garden of RemembranceTo commemorate the National Trust's 125th anniversary year, this article explores two current London greenspaces through the lens of how our founders campaigned and fought for the protection, preservation and creation of greenspaces in London.
- The Spaces We Need - Culture& NMS Podcast, 2020 SeriesCommonly associated with the many country houses it owns, it might come as a surprise to some to learn that the National Trust was founded not just to protect country houses and their way of life, but to save green spaces for the benefit of the working class in London. In this podcast, Edinam Edem-Jordjie, New Museum School Trainee at National Trust – Morden Hall, examines the role of the National Trust and its founders in the open spaces movement and what the Trust is doing to uphold the lega
- Plant London: Lewisham2020 marks 125 years since Robert Hunter, Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley and Octavia Hill co-founded the National Trust. In London, this anniversary will be marked by a yearlong programme of urban tree planting across the London Borough of Lewisham. This project will see 125 trees planted across Lewisham in areas with low tree coverage and the creation of a new garden in Sayes Court Park, a site with a significant historical link to the founding of the National Trust. In February 2020, this partners
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Work history
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Project & Property Office AssistantThe National Trust
- London, United KingdomInternship
- Helping the London Creative Team organise and deliver community centred
projects and events across London that aim to highlight and preserve the city’s
greenspaces.
- Conducting deep research into cultural heritage collections, social movements
and historic sites
- Assisting the Garden and Outdoors Team at Morden Hall Park with the
maintenance of the park and the delivery of community outreach greening
projects with young people
- Working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Cultural Heritage
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Curatorial & Community Engagement AssistantUCL Culture
- London, United KingdomInternship
- Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design and create graphics
for exhibitions and events
- Assisted the exhibition planning project team with the planning, production and
installation of 1 – 6-month exhibitions
- Assisted the public engagement team with the organisation and delivery of
events, workshops and networking sessions within and outside UCL
- Produced and published online content for the UCL East website and UCL Public Engagement blog and Twitter account
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Blog Articles
- Social Media
- Exhibit Design
- Event Organisation
- Event Administration
- Marketing
- Research
Education
MA Anthropology and Museum PracticeGoldsmiths, University of London
London, United Kingdom
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BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Cultural HeritageCulture&
- London, United Kingdom
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Awards
Gold AwardGoldsmiths, University of London
Gold Award is a one-year personal and professional development programme increasing students' self-awareness and developing their key skills including presentation skills, self confidence and organisation skills. Students must complete 40 hours of work experience or volunteering, attend a set of careers workshops and regularly reflect on their experiences, learning and career development.