We’re delighted to welcome four new faces to the Octopus Associates Team
As OA grows, we’ve been lucky to bring together people whose curiosity and skills match the work we love doing. Please join us in welcoming:
Adrija Zake – Project Coordinator (OA Academy)
A cultural-sector communicator (most recently at the Chelsea Arts Club), founder of lasāmviela in Latvia, and a trustee of Gadfly. Adrija brings a real passion for how shared stories build communities. She joins us from Riga.
Lisandra (Li) Stebner – Project Coordinator (OA Academy)
A PhD researcher at Claremont Graduate University, Los Angeles, exploring visual storytelling, with a background in acting and production. Li loves both strategising and creating, and helping new projects take shape.
Dr Elizabeth Bennett – Project Impact Evaluator
An interdisciplinary cultural researcher currently helping Historic England measure its social impact. Elizabeth is at her best working with communities in the places that matter to them.
Renee Tai – Project Coordinator (Climate Resilient Heritage)
An architecturally trained creative working across design and AI development, and a DJ and producer on the side. Renee brings fresh thinking on how technology and creativity can come together.
We’re excited to continue building OA together. Welcome aboard!