Corinne Chinnici
Cori is a music tech professional bridging corporate innovation with grassroots advocacy. Currently Operations Lead at BMAT and Lead Researcher for DigitalFems, their ten-year career spans MMF UK, Mycelia, Kobalt, AWAL, and FUGA. A mentor for artists including GEISTE, LOELASH, and Queen of Saba, they host residencies at Sound Niccolò in Florence (Freddie Lewis, Sans Soucis) to provide safe spaces for creative reconnection while anchoring the local scene. Through lecturing, Cori explores the music-gender intersection, focusing on visibility, anti-discrimination, and care. Cori’s work applies an anti-ableist, anti-racist, decolonial, feminist, and trans approach to contribute to systemic change.
“Being selected for the Keychange Talent Leadership Programme is a significant opportunity to refine my leadership skills and access specialized training to amplify my impact. My background in music tech, combined with grassroots experience in advocacy and mentorship, will benefit from this program’s support to translate my research and international networks into systemic change. I look forward to building practical solutions that ensure intersectional care and innovation drive the future of our industry.”