Oliver Townsend

Head Of Policy And Campaigns at Platfform

Oliver Townsend has a diverse work experience starting from 2011. Oliver worked as the Secretary for Cardiff Says Yes during the Welsh referendum for further powers in 2011. Oliver then joined Research in Practice as a Marketing and Communications Officer, where they were responsible for sales and engagement activities until 2014. From 2014 to 2020, Oliver worked at Cymorth Cymru in various roles, including Service Development Manager, Policy Manager, and Policy & External Affairs Manager. In 2018, they became a Member of the Board of Trustees at YogaMobility. In 2020, Oliver joined Platfform as the Head of Partnerships and Practice. Currently, they are serving as a Board Member and Safeguarding Lead at The Wallich.

Oliver Townsend's education history begins in 1999 when they attended St Joseph's RC High School. Oliver studied English Literature and Language, Theatre Studies, and Religious Studies, and completed their A Levels in 2006.

In 2008, Oliver enrolled at Cardiff University, also known as Prifysgol Caerdydd, to pursue a BSc Econ degree in Politics. Oliver graduated with a 2:1 in 2011.

Later on, in 2016, Oliver returned to Cardiff University to pursue a Master of Science degree in Welsh Government & Politics, and completed their studies in 2018.

It is important to note that no specific field of study is mentioned for Oliver's MSc degree, so it can be assumed that they pursued a broader program encompassing various aspects of Welsh Government & Politics.

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