Laura Ferris

Portrait of Laura Ferris
2nd February 2022

SCHOOL PROJECT MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)

Laura joined the Mayor’s Fund for London in January 2022 having previously worked across many sectors, including the education, open banking and UK water sectors, in the challenge prize team at Nesta. Now working across MFL’s employability and numeracy programmes for young Londoners, she is passionate about creating a more equal world where every young person can grow and thrive. Outside of work, Laura loves to get lost in a good book and Irish dance! Email: lferris@mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk

Sojo 2020 finalist and COVID grant winner

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Cosi Care eczema relief – 2019 Creative Industries winner

Lauren Bell, 2019 Creative Industries Award winner, Cosi Care “When I entered the competition, I was a designer. Now I am an entrepreneur.” Lauren Bell, used her experiences with chronic eczema to create Cosi Care – a line of products to relieve the symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions. Designed with children in mind,

Fighting electronic waste – 2018 Tech finalist

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