INTRODUCING: OUR NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
We’re delighted to introduce and welcome Rahiela Seef, the newest member of our small team. She joins us as Executive Assistant with the generous support of Midlands Four Cities (M4C).
She comments:
“I am very grateful for the chance to work for such a meaningful and conscientious organisation and look forward to building my skills and experience over the course of this placement. The opportunity was facilitated through Midlands4Cities, for which I am thankful, and I hope to assist the team in various exhibitions and events to the best of my abilities. ”
Rahiela continues:
“Outside of this placement, I am a third year PhD candidate at Nottingham Trent University. My work focuses on diasporic East African Women’s poetry, comparing representations of faith, race, and gender defiance across the texts. I am particularly interested in spaces which inspire shared solidarity within the community and uplift marginalised voices, and bring to the role a commitment to inclusive and accessible practice. My research is made possible through generous funding from the Stuart Hall Foundation and Midlands4Cities, the latter of which I have to thank for this wonderful opportunity.”
Sevven Kucuk (Operations Director, Coventry Biennial) says:
“Building on the success of the first Executive assistant placement during CB25, we are thrilled to welcome our new Executive, Rahiela Seef, to the team.
Our previous experience with this M4C scheme proved just how valuable these placements are for providing high-level sector experience and building vital professional networks. By embedding this role at the heart of our operations, we are continuing our commitment to helping researchers transition into the cultural workforce while gaining fresh perspectives that strengthen our own delivery. We look forward to another impactful collaboration as we support the next generation of creative professionals.”tc
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This placement is generously supported by Midlands Four Cities.
by Ruark Jon-Stevens