I have a son and a daughter who are both now young adults, and my daughter previously attended Oak Lodge School. 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. As a family we have a keen interest in sports and in particular, hockey. 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 am a retired corporate lawyer and the mother of six children (plus a dog and three cats). We live in Putney, and my youngest child - who has Speech, Language and Communication Needs - attends Oak Lodge. Education is hugely important to our family, and, before joining the Oak Lodge governing board, I served as a governor at several other London schools. I am hoping to use my professional skills and personal experience to make a positive contribution at Oak Lodge.

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.

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.

I work as a change manager in Financial Services, responsible for managing and delivering new processes, technology and organisation change.  I live locally in Balham with my husband and two children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling, and photography. I am passionate about education and believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. As an Associate Governor at Oak Lodge, I am excited to contribute to the school's overall success.

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 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.

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.

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.