Martina Kavan

Martina joins Nesta as an analyst for the sustainable future mission, focusing on the reduction of carbon emissions from households across the UK.

Martina joined Nesta from a Czech think-tank, PAQ Research, where she supported education and social policy research and liaised with partners. Before this, she coordinated projects under the Aspen Institute CE and managed campaigns for a political party.

Martina studied psychology and cognitive neuroscience at the University of Oxford, University College London and École Normale Supérieure (Paris).

Outside of work, she helps run a volunteer organisation offering learning programmes for young people.