Emma Lea

Areas of Work

• Events 
• School Games

Previous Experience

Emma thrives on the “lightbulb moments” that happen when people and communities connect. Her journey in events has seen her work with a wide range of organisations, including Forestry England, Run For All, and various partners on a freelance basis. This background has given her the ability to navigate the logistics of major mass‑participation races one day, and the thoughtful nuances of small, intimate community projects the next.

For Emma, the beauty of the work lies in this variety; she is equally at home managing large‑scale crowds as she is coordinating local initiatives that deliver deep‑rooted, specific outcomes. She believes that no matter the size, every event should have a clear purpose and a positive impact on the people it serves.

One of Emma’s proudest achievements is her long‑standing involvement with Dalby Forest parkrun. Having established the event in 2016, she continues to serve as the voluntary Event Director today. Seeing the event grow and flourish over the years was a significant turning point for her and it acted as the perfect catalyst to merge her professional experience in event management with her personal belief in the power of physical activity. 

Keeping Active

Emma loves anything that involves getting outside and active. She is a keen climber, open water swimmer, surfer and runner but above all she enjoys meeting the wonderful people that shares her love for fresh air and open spaces!