Ayesha Purcell

Ayesha Purcell is a Community Engagement and Social Value Manager at Oxford Archaeology Limited, responsible for leading community engagement initiatives and developing archaeological programs for diverse UK communities. Prior experience includes roles at MOLA as an Assistant Engagement Project Manager, collaborating to create impactful engagement programs, and at York Archaeological Trust as a Community Engagement Assistant Officer, where Ayesha developed cultural heritage projects and conducted evaluations. Ayesha has a strong academic background with a Master of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's degree in Mediaeval History and Archaeology from the University of St Andrews. Notable achievements include managing the award-winning "Archaeology on Prescription" program, aimed at improving mental health through heritage crafts.