Alicia Kennedy

As the Chief Operating Officer of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Alicia supports the charity’s founders Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBEs and its board of trustees, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Foundation across the three pillars of research, education and policy.

Alicia joined Natasha’s Foundation from Generation Rent where as Director she transformed the charity from a start-up into an organisation which is now a significant participant in the national housing debate.

During a 25-year career in politics, prior to moving to the charity sector, Alicia worked with Prime Ministers, Cabinet members, MPs, Councillors and volunteers to deliver successful election campaigns for the Labour Party. She was made a life peer in 2012 and is a Deputy Speaker.