I have a son (George) and a daughter (Katie) who are both now teenagers. My daughter has been at Oak Lodge School for over three years. I have been an academic in public health within the higher education sector for over twenty years. This has involved teaching, curriculum development and health research with particular research interests in mental health, hearing, vision, cognition, and disability. I love spending time with my children, and we spend many hours exploring the countryside, historic houses, and having picnics when the weather is good. We also love technology and keeping up to date with the latest films at the cinema. As a family we have a keen interest in sports and in particular, hockey. Although, the rest of the family maybe on the pitch, you will often find me wrapped up warm and watching from the side. I have always enjoyed volunteer work and have been a volunteer in both primary and secondary schools. I am passionate about education as our educational experiences are life-changing. It has been great to contribute and make a positive difference to the community, and over the years it has been a pleasure to meet many dedicated people who I wouldn’t otherwise have met. I have enjoyed learning new skills, and also using skills that I use day to day in another setting. I have particularly enjoyed talking to people and asking questions. This can lead to reflection on an issue, understanding of the different perspectives, and discussion on the different ways to approach it, which I find both fascinating and insightful.

For me there’s been no greater goal than seeing my children happy and making the best of their lives; the pursuit of this has been achieved in no small part through the schools they have attended and within these a true partnership of the school and parents sharing a vision for how the school population can thrive. This belief that all can thrive has been my driver in my experience to date working voluntarily within the education sector.
I have career experience working at a strategic level in my professional career and a parallel voluntary career in school governance, community organisation and activism. 
I have served as a school governor at primary and secondary levels holding Vice Chair and Chair of Governor positions. Within these roles I have supported the schools through various sub-committees and workgroups, within a traditional structure of resources, curriculum and community but also the matrix/circle governance model.  I successfully completed the National College Chair of Governors’ Development Programme a decade ago and  I sit on Wandsworth Council’s Children’s Committee as a Parent Governor Representative, working with councillors to provide oversight and scrutiny on council policy. 
As the chair of Ernest Bevin I supported the college and Principal through a number of specific areas of urgent work including Principal recruitment, a staff restructure, our response to COVID and the process of “academisation”. All of this took place alongside ensuring we fulfilled our statutory duties and obligations to the school.  I was particularly proud to oversee the completion of our strategic review and development process for the Governing Body, including the development of management tools to track our strategic objectives, particularly through the use of  dashboards/scorecards and risk registers. In addition to my thematic roles I also supported the premises staff as Health and Safety Governor offering oversight to the process of redressing the under-investment in the fabric (and culture) of the college that had developed. 
In my career I have worked for a number of well-known organisations, on public affairs, communications, funding, strategy and policy development across the UK and Ireland’s nations and regions. I was a founder member of the national body to develop Government policy on child internet safety and cyberbullying.  Since November 2023 I have been a Trustee of the National Governance Association https://www.nga.org.uk/about/who-we-are/meet-the-board-of-trustees/anthony-langan/

I work as a senior lawyer in central government, and have experience in a wide range of legal issues affecting bodies in the public sector. Interests: All the usual ones! Cinema, walking, swimming, cycling, languages and travel. I’ve also been known to enjoy a bit of sci-fi. I live close to Oak Lodge, and like playing an active role in my local community, and using my professional skills to help the pupils and staff at the school. I’ve got BSL level 2, and it’s great to be able to put that to good use as a governor too.

I am part British, part Dutch and studied French with Spanish at university. I have spent my career as a global human resources director and leadership coach, working for a variety of companies across different cultures, languages and time zones. I set up my consulting business in 2019 to help organisations with their growth and change plans, and to help them foster a diverse culture where everyone feels they belong and can contribute. When not working I like spending time with family and friends, enjoying the great outdoors and exploring new places. I love walking and like to relax by cooking and reading. I feel proud to be a governor for the Oak Lodge community, where I hope my experience can add value to students and staff, and where I can learn from everyone at the school and from my fellow governors.

In my professional life I am a Director at PwC. As a management consultant, I help global corporates solve problems to do with their workforces and culture. My niche area is working closely with executive teams and HR Directors to develop people strategy and drive behavioural change. Outside of work I am a mum to 2 young boys, Monty and Rex, who keep me very busy. We spend our weekends getting muddy in London's parks and beyond. You have likely seen them causing mayhem on Clapham Common! I'm also trying very hard to instill my love of travel and foreign foods in them both. I enjoy reading (Charles Dickens is a personal favourite) and now we are settled in Clapham we are spending as much time as we can on home improvements. I have actively been seeking a role as a school governor because I am passionate about the role of education in improving lives. I am also excited about the opportunity to contribute more widely to my local community.

I started my career in finance back in 2002, after completing an MSc Finance from Lancaster University. After 13 years in Investment Banking, working in Toronto and in London, it was time for a change. This is when I launched my first business, which was like a mini-MBA. Since then, I have gained expertise as an owner and operator of multiple businesses in Recruitment, Technology, Property Development and finally Adult Social Care. My focus now is on using my knowledge to help businesses set appropriate goals and achieve them. I am very proud to be a member of the Oak Lodge School community and hope to support them in their ambitious plans. I am a keen fan of sports - I play tennis & squash. I also enjoy reading, mostly history, philosophy, and biographies.

I am a Corporate Finance advisor working at a professional services firm in London, where I focus primarily on providing Higher Education clients with advice on major capital investments and ongoing financial planning activities. I am looking to use my financial and analytical skillset to give something back to the community, and hoping to learn more about the education sector at a grass roots level in the process. I work in the Education sector because I am passionate about learning and about the importance of learning throughout your life. I live locally and in my spare time I enjoy running, cycling and playing netball. I have a passion for languages and linguistics and am a serious Francophile - having studied French at University and lived in Paris for a year"

I grew up in Istanbul, and have experience in management consultancy, having studied Economics and Applied Mathematics in the USA. I am currently on the Supervisory Board of a bank in the Netherlands, and run independent consulting projects. I also have some work experience in higher education where my focus has been lifelong learning, teaching and learning methods for better student success and the future of work/education. I am fascinated by all things related to learning, particularly around overcoming challenges via solutions that leverage fact-based and innovative methods. I am therefore very excited to be a governor at Oak Lodge School. Outside of work, I love to play piano, travel, spend time outdoors, and learn new things. In the past few years, I have been interested in data science, psychology and climate change. I have been living in Clapham since 2020 with my husband and two boys, and very much enjoy being part of the community here.

I'm a management consultant and strive to have a tangible impact on improving patients' quality of life. I have expertise across clinical trials, medical affairs, customer experience, compliance, commercial, and process improvement having worked in the UK, USA, France and Romania. A career highlight for me was working with doctors, trial teams, and regulatory bodies to test the efficacy of a COVID-19 treatment. I live in Balham and enjoy playing for local football and cricket clubs. I really appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the local community and the education of students at Oak Lodge.

Staff Governor I’ve worked at Oak Lodge since 2014 and throughout that time had various roles working in all areas of the school, 6th Form and Residential. In and out of the classroom setting. Over the last two years I have been developing my role as Medical Lead for the school with the aim of creating a safe environment for both learners and staff. I am delighted to be voted by my colleagues to represent a staff perspective within the board of governors. As a nuerodivergent person I’m passionate about ensuring policies and protocol are not only adhered to, but accessible, user friendly and easy to understand. I hope to strengthen the communication between staff and the governors. When I’m not working at Oak Lodge I am studying towards a BA in Creative arts or playing roller derby for the London Rockin’ Rollers.

I work as a Senior Manager in Corporate Strategy and Development at BT Group. I studied Economics, and my background is in strategy consulting and commercial due diligence in the TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology) sector. I am passionate about personal development and mental wellbeing, and believe in the positive role of education in empowering individuals and communities. In my professional roles, I have found great fulfilment in both learning from and supporting the development of others. I am originally from Zimbabwe and have been living in the UK (locally, in Tooting) since 2021. When I’m not working, I enjoy going to the theatre, reading a good book, busying myself with something creative, and exploring galleries, museums, restaurants, and the outdoors with friends and family. I am delighted to be a Governor, and look forward to working with the Oak Lodge community.

I work as a Senior Private Secretary in the UK Civil Service. For 7 years, I was an early years rugby coach for a rugby play programme, leading weekly sessions initially in Australia and then when I returned to the UK. I am excited to be a school governor and make a positive contribution to the school and local community. I live in the Wandsworth area and in my spare time I like to meet up with friends, travel, and play football and golf. 

I grew up in the UK and attended high school here. I studied for an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University (Economics BSc Hons), and a Master’s degree in France at École Polytechnique (Economics M1). I applied my studies through working as a tutor to university and secondary school students, supporting individuals who were studying Economics, Maths or Business Management. I started my career in Investment Banking in 2018 and have worked across a range of functions, including within a team that provides advice on corporate transactions within the SEND school space. Outside of work, I live in Streatham Hill, and spend my time skateboarding, going to the cinema, (on the odd occasion) running, and catching up with friends. I am excited to be a Governor of Oak Lodge and to contribute to its continued success.