Bea Anstey

Ecosystems Engagement and Events Intern, Innovate Cambridge

As Ecosystems Engagement and Events Intern at Innovate Cambridge, Bea supports events and community programmes, including the 2026 Innovate Cambridge Summit, alongside research into community engagement opportunities and CRM development.

Prior to joining Innovate Cambridge, Bea graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a joint honours degree in Sociology and English Literature. She previously worked as a gallery assistant at Duckworth Gallery, a nonprofit gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where she supported community engagement, neighbourhood partnerships, and exhibition planning. Her work contributed to the gallery’s participation in Red Hook Open Studios, alongside efforts to promote local artists and strengthen its social media presence.

Drawing on her extensive experience in hospitality and customer-facing roles, Bea brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented and collaborative approach to her work, with a strong interest in fostering inclusive experiences and building connections across communities.

In her own time, Bea is a published writer and artist, having contributed to student newspapers and other student publications.