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Key skills

- Social impact strategy and programme design
- Entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem development
- Project management and innovation in education
- Corporate partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- ESG and ED&I strategy design
- Skilled volunteering, fundraising and governance frameworks

Experience

Startup Street (Founder, 2019–present): Developed entrepreneurship programmes for families, young people, schools and refugees, with a focus on sustainability and the circular economy. Built startup ecosystems with incubators, mentors and Barclays Eagle Lab partnerships.

Sopra Steria (Senior Social Impact Consultant, 2022–2023): Designed skilled volunteering and fundraising programmes, ED&I action plans and partnerships with national charities.

Chelsea Football Club Foundation (Enterprise Manager, 2014–2022): Delivered STEAM, innovation and enterprise education projects with partners such as Microsoft, Google and Salesforce. Created a startup club supporting 7,000+ people and managed diverse funding streams.

Albion in the Community (2010–2014): Managed training and job outcome programmes; introduced adult qualifications and oversaw corporate CSR partnerships.

Lloyds Banking Group (2005–2010): Roles in training, project management and CSR partnerships – delivered volunteer programmes, implemented business change, and supported staff training.

Qualifications

- Social Value Practitioner Level 1
- APMP Qualification (IPMA Level D)
- PTLLS – Adult Teacher Training (Newcastle University)
- Life Coaching Diploma – Newcastle University
- Additional training in safeguarding, equality and diversity

Honours and contributions

Over 20 years’ experience leading social impact, innovation and enterprise programmes

Founded multiple initiatives enabling entrepreneurship and job creation across diverse communities

Known for positivity, collaboration and a growth mindset in tackling social and environmental challenges