Patricia Swiderska
she/her Board MemberPatricia is an in-house lawyer with a creative background and a coaching qualification.
Patricia spent 12 years of her childhood in Poland attending a music school, where she learnt to play violin and piano, and studied a variety of musical subjects (e.g. musical hearing, history of music).
Although she now works in a commercial setting advising companies on legal matters, her passion for the creative industries, personal development and volunteering has led her to getting involved with Contact.
As a board member, Patricia endeavours to make a tangible impact by bringing fresh ideas, providing commercial expertise and supporting all stakeholders in achieving what is best for Contact.
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