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Lizzie Reynolds Kumaria has a diverse work experience spanning various government departments in the United Kingdom and roles in the private sector. Lizzie most recently worked as the Head of Engagement at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry since January 2022. Prior to that, Lizzie served as the Head of Delivery Strategy at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy from March 2020 to January 2022.

Lizzie also held positions in the Department for Transport, where they were the Head of Rail Knowledge from March 2018 to March 2020. Lizzie later joined the Department for International Trade as the Head of Service Design and Research from July 2017 to March 2018. Before that, Lizzie worked as the Strategy and Engagement Director at Objective Subject from March 2016 to July 2017.

In addition to their government and private sector experience, Lizzie has a background in policy and strategy advising. Lizzie served as a Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor at the Department for Transport from November 2014 to November 2015 and as a Policy Advisor for High Speed Two from August 2013 to November 2014. Lizzie also held roles in the Ministry of Justice as the Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Justice from April 2012 to August 2013 and as a Policy Advisor in the Scotland Office from October 2010 to April 2012.

Prior to their government roles, Lizzie worked as a Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Justice from April 2009 to October 2010. Lizzie began their career in the private sector as an Area Manager at Aldi UK from January 2008 to December 2008.

Lizzie Reynolds Kumaria began their education at The University of Manchester in 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Politics and Modern History. Lizzie attended this institution until 2007. In 2016, they attended General Assembly for a short period of time to study Data Analysis, although they did not receive a degree. Later that same year, they went to New York University and obtained an Advanced Diploma in Cities and Urban Development.