<p dir="ltr">Emily Collins is Head of Advocacy and Communications (South West) at Arts Council England, having previously worked as Digital Manager for Crafts Council, the UK’s national charity for craft.<br /><br />Emily completed a Foundation Diploma in Art &amp; Design at Arts University Plymouth in 2009, going on to study BA (Hons) Graphic Design at UAL. Her professional roles since have included Team Leader overseeing marketing and communications for Uni Connect, an Office for Students initiative, Digital Content Editor for Arts University Plymouth and Project Manager for Crafts Magazine.<br /><br />Her expertise includes delivering user-first digital content, products and services, optimising social strategy, user experience and search engine optimisation for national brands.<br /></p>