Lili Rademan is a postdoctoral fellow with the Public Engagement Exchange (PEX) at Stellenbosch University, focusing on leadership in public engagement with science. Her research strand examines how science and funding policies shape public engagement with science—tracing their evolution, measuring their impact, and exploring how key players perceive their ongoing significance. She recently completed her PhD at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST), specialising in science communication. Her research examined cancer pseudoscience in South African online news media and explored cancer researchers’ perspectives on combatting misinformation. With a background in physiology and journalism, Lili brings an interdisciplinary approach to her work, driven by a passion for bridging science and art. She collaborates on research projects exploring expert voices in media, online science engagement platforms, and public engagement strategies. She also presents science communication courses and workshops, empowering researchers to make science more accessible and engaging. Her motto is: mind of a scientist, heart of an artist.