Julia Handelman-Smith

Julia began working with Jasmin Vardimon Company in 2022 to develop and lead our international touring and partnerships.

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Julia works in the creative and education sectors to support intercultural dialogue and develop inclusive international practice.  A former cultural diplomat with the British Council, she has led arts and education programmes with the European Union, the Middle East, East Asia and the Commonwealth, including a major global programme to commemorate the World War I centenary in 2014-18.  In 2019, she founded the UK Global Alliance, a network of organisations committed to improving access to international and intercultural opportunities for young people.  She is a mentor for The Prince’s Trust and an Advisory Board member for My Life My Say.

Julia is also a cellist and composer, and is the Founder and Creative Director of Our Symphony, supporting place-making and dialogue through collective composition.