Catherine Ritman-Smith

Catherine Ritman-Smith

Head of Learning and Engagement, Young V&A / V&A East

Catherine is Head of Learning and Engagement at Young V&A, a new museum of design and creativity for children and young people which opened inJuly 2023, and interim Head of Learning for V&A East- a new museum and public collection store – whichopens in 2025.In addition to work at the V&A, Catherine’s career has focused on creative learning and education for young people in cultural spaces including Somerset House and the Design Museum. Catherine has degrees from Cambridge and UCL’s Institute of Education. Catherine is a trustee for CCSkills,and an advisor to LDE UTC.