Patrina has over 20 years' experience in educational technology in Higher Education and the charity sector, focused on open access to learning and generating significant social impact. As well as co-authoring the 'UNESCO Global Education Monitoring report 2023', Patrina was awarded lifelong Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2023 and Open Education Global's Leadership Award for "significant leadership and longstanding involvement with Open Education". Patrina currently manages the newly established UK Digital Badging Commission, delivered in partnership between the RSA and Ufi VocTech Trust.