Helen Leask, whose work is predominantly within the Kent area, lives in Margate and established her architectural practice in 2013. She has been involved with a number of local community groups and was a trustee of the Margate Museums Trust for five years. Prior to setting up her own practice Helen held management positions in two well- respected London practices: Buckley Gray Yeoman and Harper Downie Architects. She has experience working within the historic environment and has also worked as a sessional lecturer at UCA Canterbury School of Architecture.