Polly Rodgers
Polly joined Art of Regeneration as an Associate in 2021 and has fifteen years’ experience working in the community sector. She specialises in evaluation for the arts. Prior to moving into research, Polly developed a particular interest in vernacular history, conflict capability and community engagement.
Polly has worked on numerous Heritage Lottery Funded oral history and EU funded digital storytelling projects with grassroots organisations such as Eastside Community Heritage, arts organisations including Pascal Theatre Company, global digital start-ups such as Historypin and Universities, including Goldsmiths and University of Brighton.
Her research experience has explored the social impact of regeneration, community involvement in public spaces, community and digital storytelling, and co-production. She has an MA in Studies in Fiction from the University of East Anglia, and keeps her practice alive through ongoing CPD.
(Image courtesy of Michael Hall)