Petra Backovska

Since 2023, I have been improving Fixing Factories’ operations and strengthening what we offer to the public, volunteers and supporters by co-creating training programmes, activities and services across the project.

I am based at Camden Fixing Factory, from where I support the wider partnership-run Fixing Factory team.

Before joining Possible, I worked as a digital fabrication technician and trainer, specialising in CO₂ laser cutting and woodworking machinery at a makerspace and as an multi-discipline designer and maker in my private wood workshop in South London.

Outside of work, I am studying towards a double degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, and looking after my many house plants. I am motivated by practical, hopeful work that helps people build confidence, learn new skills and feel part of a wider community working towards a safer, fairer and more peaceful world.