Dr Nadya Ostroff

Bio

Dr Nadya Ostroff is a world-renowned interdisciplinary artist and educator whose career seamlessly bridges the worlds of high-level luxury consultancy, global performance art, and radical academic leadership. As the Interim Programme Director at UCA, Nadya’s work is defined by a commitment to radical positivity – a philosophy she uses to build confidence in staff and students alike, creating psychologically safe environments where creative risks can flourish.

Her industry footprint is vast having toured and recorded with major labels like Island and Universal, performing at iconic art venues from The Royal Opera House, Royal Academy and The Place in London to rock ‘n’ roll halls of fame like the Roxy and the Troubadour in Los Angeles.  Her expertise extends into the heritage luxury sector, where she provides strategic creative direction for global powerhouses.

A specialist in archival curation, Nadya has supplied major London department stores and costumed productions for TV and film Her current research explores the "History of the Future", continuing her legacy of pushing boundaries on stage and in the studio and boardrooms.