Renata Peppl is Head of Research Management at Queen Mary University of London and a Creative Researcher, with over 12 years of experience developing mid- to large-scale international research programmes connecting grassroots organisations, academia and policymakers across the UK, Latin America and South Asia.

Her work focuses on the use of arts-based and community engagement methodologies to research and address the themes of migration and gender studies, gender-based violence, mental health and urban violence.

Alongside her academic roles, Renata is a Co-Director at MinA – Migrants in Action, a London-based community arts organisation working with migrant women from the Global Majority. She is also the International Partnership Manager for the WOW – Women of the World Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.