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KATE LANKESTER

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

Project Lead, Creative Producer, and community Advocate with diverse background spanning healthcare equity, community arts, and performing arts. Expert in designing and delivering specialist training for NHS professionals, managing complex community projects, and leading volunteer-driven initiatives. Proven ability to combine high-level stakeholder management with creative facilitation and empathetic community support.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
6056
6056
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead for Trans Healthcare and Equality

Outhouse Essex
Colchester, Essex
02.2025 - 02.2027
  • Led major project to train healthcare staff across Suffolk and North East Essex in trans-inclusive healthcare.
  • Designed and delivered 3-levelled specialist training session for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) on topics ranging from 'Basics andBarriers' to 'Clinical Transition'.
  • Developed and delivered community campaigns raising awareness about cancer screening for trans people.
  • Managed freelance trainers, coordinated with SNEE Training Hub, and oversaw transition to e-learning platforms.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Creative Producer / Project Facilitator

New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich, Suffolk
07.2025 - 03.2026
  • Ran Job Centre Creative Club, weekly wellbeing group supporting 30 service users through creativity.
  • Acted as social prescriber, helping participants improve their wellbeing by connecting them with wider support services.
  • Orchestrated large-scale community exhibitions and parties, managing all logistics from artist bios to marketing and setup.

Co-production Ambassador

Healthwatch Suffolk
Suffolk
09.2024 - 12.2025

Assisted in co-leading collaborative monthly space for NHS healthcare professionals and trans+ individuals to enhance healthcare equity.

Contributed to localised healthcare improvements through policy adjustments and creation of informational materials.

  • Supported initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity in healthcare settings.

Press Officer

Suffolk Pride
Ipswich, Suffolk
01.2022 - 03.2026
  • Manage press and media communications for organisation.
  • Performed production of events and services through public engagement, running stalls to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ support networks.

NHS Transgender oversight Committee Member

SNEE ICB
Ipswich
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with NHS professionals at local and national levels (including NHS England) to improve equity in trans healthcare.
  • Influence healthcare systems and coordinate strategic improvements across regional services.

Lead Trans+ Volunteer

Ipswich Trans and non-binary folk
Ipswich, Suffolk
- Current
  • Facilitate weekly social sessions and manage online support networks to provide safe spaces for trans+ community.
  • Run 'TransLaters' monthly programme, inviting guest organisations such as mental health and sexual health charities to engage with community. Includes production of service's expansion.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Musical Theatre

Laines Theatre Arts
Epsom, Surrey

Foundation Diploma - Musical Theatre

Evolution College
Colchester, Essex

GCSEs -

Copleston High School
Ipswich, Suffolk

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Training and curriculum design
  • Creative facilitation
  • Communications and press relations
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Social prescribing support

Certification

  • Mental Health: Suffolk Mind mental health toolkit's ‘comprehensive toolkit' Training
  • Safeguarding: Level 3 Safeguarding Lead training.
  • DBS: standard certificate
  • Specialist Healthcare: Clinical Gender Affirmation training and Transgender Youth Safeguarding.

Timeline

Creative Producer / Project Facilitator

New Wolsey Theatre
07.2025 - 03.2026

Lead for Trans Healthcare and Equality

Outhouse Essex
02.2025 - 02.2027

Co-production Ambassador

Healthwatch Suffolk
09.2024 - 12.2025

NHS Transgender oversight Committee Member

SNEE ICB
09.2024 - Current

Press Officer

Suffolk Pride
01.2022 - 03.2026

Lead Trans+ Volunteer

Ipswich Trans and non-binary folk
- Current

Graduate Diploma - Musical Theatre

Laines Theatre Arts

Foundation Diploma - Musical Theatre

Evolution College

GCSEs -

Copleston High School
KATE LANKESTER