I was attracted to the idea of becoming a Trustee of the British School at Rome because I am a scholar of Italian art, and thus I have been aware of it for many years, as an extraordinary community of, and resource for, researchers and artists. However, for various reasons, I have never applied to be a part of that community myself. It struck me that I should know more about it, and that maybe there are many others who could benefit from what the BSR has to offer, and could themselves bring benefit to the BSR community, but who don't know enough about it, or face barriers in applying for, or taking up fellowships there. I hope to be a part of the BSR's mission to cast its net wider, and diversify its community, while working to retain and enhance all the many wonderful things that it is and can be. As an incoming Trustee my priorities are, first, to learn more, to meet and listen to the Director, the staff, fellows and other Trustees; then, I look forward to using my background in academic research leadership and support, and in equality, diversity and inclusion and access work, to help the School achieve what is soon to be set out in its new strategy. Like all of us, after the past two years, I am very much looking forward to resuming some travel outside the UK. Thus, a very immediate priority indeed is to visit Rome!