Victoria Illingworth
Victoria Illingworth
Housing Engagement Coordinator
Master of Science (Political Economy of Late Development)
Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Development Studies)
Victoria’s role focuses on external promotion of SDA opportunities with the aim of identifying people with disability who are SDA eligible. She engages with key stakeholders to build strong relationships and inform them of SDA housing opportunities. Victoria has represented the Summer Foundation at disability-related sector events and while doing SDA apartment tours for people with disability.
She is currently working on a large geo-mapping database project, that provides up-to-date information on where people are looking for SDA housing, which can be shared with housing providers and other key stakeholders.
Victoria has 10 years’ work experience in international NGOs and philanthropic foundations, tackling global inequalities relating to youth, children’s rights and gender, including roles diversity and inclusion, fundraising, fund development, event management, and programme /project management roles.