Rebecca Willey
About Rebecca Willey
Rebecca Willey serves as a Senior Associate for Accelerator Programs at Acumen, where she designs and manages curriculum for leadership accelerator programs aimed at social innovators. Her previous roles include positions at IPSE and King's College London, where she focused on education, training, and employer engagement.
Current Role at Acumen
Rebecca Willey serves as a Senior Associate for Accelerator Programs at Acumen since 2021. In this role, she designs and schedules curriculum for various accelerator programs, ensuring effective communication with participants, facilitators, coaches, and external contributors. She is responsible for engaging with external partners and facilitating virtual learning environments. Additionally, she is involved in the recruitment and selection process for participants in the accelerator programs.
Previous Experience at IPSE
Rebecca Willey held multiple positions at IPSE - Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. She served as Deputy Head of Education and Training for six months in 2019 and later as Head of Education and Training from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. In these roles, she focused on developing educational initiatives for independent professionals.
Background in Education and Training
Rebecca Willey has extensive experience in education and training, particularly in higher education settings. She worked at King's College London in various roles, including Organisation Development Coordinator from 2016 to 2017, Employer Engagement and Internships Officer in 2018, and Employer Relations and Development Adviser for three months in 2018. Her work involved enhancing employer engagement and developing training programs.
Social Enterprise Initiatives
Rebecca Willey has been involved in significant social enterprise initiatives, including the implementation of a social enterprise accelerator program in East Africa. This program, supported by IKEA, enabled 14 social enterprises to scale and increase their impact. Additionally, she launched Acumen Academy's new leadership accelerator program for social innovators.
Educational Background
Rebecca Willey studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended Chelmsford County High School for Girls from 2002 to 2009. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in education and program management.