Who's who? - Community
Get to know a little more about the people behind the amazing things the Community team offer, such as outreach within the community at local schools and libraries, helping to inspire young people through STEM.
Space Community
Community - Outreach Team
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Community Engagement Lead - Lucy
Lucy joined the National Space Centre in October 2021 part-time on the Space Comms team, progressing to their current role in July 2023. She has an Astrophysics degree and a PGCE from the University of Leicester, and is also a drummer in a local band. She enjoys inspiring young people through space!
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Community Engagement Lead - Alex
Alex is one of the original members of the Space Communications team, from back when it was created in 2018, after joining the Centre as Space Crew three years prior. He has a degree in Drama and Creative Writing, and can be often found in various musicals and plays in the Leicester area.
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Community Engagement Presenter - Sean
Sean joined the National Space Centre in September 2018 as a full time space crew member, progressing to his current role in 2022. He has a College Diploma in Child and Youth Work from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. Sean love's cycling, listening to music and spending time with his family.
The National Space Centre's IGNITE! Community Engagement Programme aims to engage, empower and inspire young people and families through space and STEM activity. We support educational and career pathways emphasising accessibility and being part of Leicester's community and space heritage.
Our flagship programmes After School Club and Holiday Clubs are aimed at children aged 7-12.
For more information, please contact: community@spacecentre.co.uk