Vicki previously led Nesta’s practical work with cities to find new ways of stimulating growth and delivering public services. This includes Rethinking Parks (a partnership with Nesta, Big Lottery Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund), Mayors Challenge (a partnership with Bloomberg), Public Services Wales, and the Innovation in Jobs programme. Before joining Nesta in 2012, Vicki led the Young Foundation's public sector and international advisory practice, working with governments around the world, Whitehall departments, and more than 50 local authorities and NHS Trusts to design and embed innovations in public sector service delivery. Vicki began her carer supporting regeneration and community initiatives in Sheffield working for both Sheffield City Council and the University of Sheffield.