Kaori Y. is an accomplished research and insights professional with extensive experience in various organizations, currently serving as the Research and Insight Lead at Westminster City Council since May 2023. Previously, Kaori held the position of Senior Research and Insights Manager at the British Council from July 2019 to September 2024 and served as a Senior Researcher at Cancer Research UK between 2016 and 2018. Additional roles included Market Research and Intelligence at Birkbeck, University of London from July 2014 to October 2016 and Researcher at YouGov from January 2013 to July 2014. Kaori holds a Master’s degree in International Political Economy and a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in International History and International Politics from The University of Sheffield. Educational background also includes attendance at The American School in Japan and Los Angeles Lutheran High School.