Based in Oxford, Nelly is currently studying English and Spanish at the University of Oxford. Her deep-seated passion for Spanish-speaking cultures, developed since age 11, informs her academic focus on 20th-century Latin American literature, gender politics, and popular culture.

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As a central member of the festival team, Nelly has played a key role in bridging cultures by interpreting live Q&A sessions from Spanish to English. Her ability to translate complex artistic dialogues in real-time has been essential to the festival's mission of accessibility and cultural exchange.

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Nelly is an active member of the “Queen’s Translation Exchange,” where she has organized roundtables with renowned translators and served as a student judge for the 2025 and 2026 Anthea Bell Prize. Her professional experience includes tutoring English to Spanish-speaking adults and collaborating with the Universidad del Norte in Colombia to archive the personal collection of the late historian Malcolm Deas, a project that successfully integrated 3,000 titles into the university’s library. Through her linguistic expertise and dedication, Nelly continues to foster meaningful connections between the UK and the Spanish-speaking world.