I’m Teresa Ayugi, an Arts Administrator, Operations Manager, and the founder of The Administrator Studio.

My journey in the arts and culture sector began over a decade ago. I found that while artists and cultural leaders are brilliant at imagining new worlds, the administrative structure that supports that work is often under-resourced, overlooked, or overwhelming. That’s where my passion began - helping creative practitioners grow by strengthening the systems that make their work possible.

As Operations Administrator and Manager at Chimurenga, I’ve been honoured to play a part in supporting an important Pan-African space — helping it grow from a thought-leading magazine into an internationally recognised organisation. Along the way, we’ve been recognised by leaders such as the Prince Claus Fund and the Vera List Center for art and social justice, honours that reflect the brilliance of the people I’ve been privileged to work with.