Cllr Florence Schechter

Florence is a councillor for Brownswood ward in Hackney, and serves as cabinet member for finance, resident services and digital. Her background is in the museum sector with a strong involvement in social justice. She founded the Vagina Museum and served as director for seven years. She has also worked as Director of Creative Programming and Collections at Museum of the Home, and consulted for many arts and cultural organisations around the country.

She has been on many walks in Abney Park Cemetery since moving to Hackney some years ago and is delighted to join the board to utilise her experience to give back to this beautiful place.