Our team

Managing Director

I believe in the power of education as a tool for social justice—that schools can catalyse positive change in communities, and that great leaders and teachers can transform young people’s lives. That belief sits at the heart of everything we do at The Reach Foundation.

I lead the Foundation’s work nationally, building partnerships, supporting leaders, and helping schools and communities work together to create coherent, consistent systems of support for children.

Executive Director

Since starting my career as a teacher in East London, I’ve believed that for all children to thrive, we need to focus on the factors beyond the classroom that enable it. That belief continues to motivate me every day. Seeing our partners build connections and relationships that create better opportunities for children is hugely inspiring, and I learn constantly from their work.

I support groups of school leaders and local partners to reshape their local systems around the realities of children’s and families’ lives—helping them build trust, align their efforts, and create coherent systems of support that last.

Executive Director

I lead the Foundation's place-based initiatives in Feltham, which includes the direct delivery of interventions for babies, children, young people and their families.

I also oversee our collective impact initiative 'The Feltham Convening Partnership', which brings together over 100 cross-sector stakeholders to improve long-term outcomes through systems change.

Managing Director | Centre for the Children’s Workforce

I’ve spent my career helping people and organisations build the capacity for social change. What keeps me motivated is the belief that progress depends not only on ideas, but on the infrastructure and relationships that make those ideas possible.

I’m passionate about creating spaces where people can learn, lead, and act together—and where purpose-driven work is supported by the systems it needs to thrive.

As Managing Director of the Centre for the Children’s Workforce, I work with partners across education, social care, and youth work to reimagine how we prepare, support, and dignify those who work with and for children. My focus is on building something both practical and ambitious: a respected, community-rooted institution that grows the skills, confidence, and recognition of the people who make the biggest difference in children’s lives.

Executive Director

I believe deeply in the power of education to transform lives. I often think about the students and families I worked with early in my career, and the opportunities they’ve since created for themselves. Remembering their stories keeps me grounded and connected to why this work matters. I’m also continually inspired by the potential I see in others—the leaders, colleagues, and partners I get to work alongside every day. Being part of a community of people who care so deeply about children and their futures is both humbling and energising. It keeps me learning and hopeful.

I lead our programmes that support and connect school and system leaders—from our 'x100' regional leadership programmes for aspiring headteachers to LeadingTrusts, our programme for future trust CEOs. I also oversee coaching and personal development across our leadership work. Day-to-day, I focus on how we grow as an organisation and deepen our impact—building the capacity, confidence, and culture needed to make long-term change possible—while staying true to our values.

Regional Director (Midlands)

I believe every child deserves to live a life of choice and opportunity but, right now, that’s not the reality for many.

That belief sits at the heart of everything I do. I’m driven by the idea that we can eradicate educational disadvantage through collaboration, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of local context.

I’m particularly passionate about teacher education and love working with school and system leaders to improve the educational experience for the children we serve.

I live in Birmingham and lead our work across the West Midlands and Wales. Day-to-day, I work alongside brilliant leaders from across the sector and help design training that supports them in creating a more joined-up, coherent educational experience for children. It’s a privilege to see how local ambition, when connected to national learning, can shift what’s possible for children and communities.

Regional Director (East of England)

I trained as a primary school teacher because I find conversations with Year 4s far more interesting than conversations with adults. Their untempered curiosity, awe, enthusiasm, and ambition for learning are the greatest privilege to nurture.

But not every child gets to realise that potential, and outcomes still too often mirror family income. Working with committed leaders and teachers has convinced me that we can build local systems, with highly effective schools at their core, to give every child a life of choice and opportunity.

As Regional Director for the East of England, I coordinate partnerships across the region—supporting local clusters of schools who are designing more coherent systems for children and families, and leading East100, our programme for aspiring headteachers.

I’m particularly drawn to evidence-based practice in curriculum design, instructional approaches, and professional development, and lead much of our work on educational coherence.

Regional Director (North West)

What motivates me is the blunt unfairness that a child’s life chances can still be predicted by the postcode they’re born into. I believe we have a collective responsibility to change that—to build a system where every child, regardless of background, can grow up happy, healthy, and full of possibility.

That belief has guided my career, from leading national teams to deliver high-impact professional development for teachers and leaders, to designing new training routes for criminal justice professionals aimed at reducing reoffending through effective, rehabilitative practice. Across every setting, I’ve seen how purposeful leadership and strong learning cultures can change lives.

As Regional Director for the North West, I work with education leaders who are deeply rooted in their communities and committed to unleashing the potential of every child they serve. I lead work with individual leaders and groups of schools to build insight, action, and a strong network of like-minded peers—leaders who believe that change begins locally but can ripple nationally.

Regional Director (South West)

I’ve always believed that every child and family should have an equitable experience of education, one that offers genuine opportunity, belonging, and hope.

That conviction comes partly from my own experience of school and growing up in an underserved community, and it’s been reinforced time and again through my work in inclusion and safeguarding. I’ve seen first-hand the difference that strong relationships and purposeful partnerships can make to children’s lives and to whole communities.

Working in the South West has only deepened that belief: when we’re ambitious and bold enough, real change is possible.

As Regional Director for the South West, I oversee our Cradle-to-Career work in the region and the West100 programme, supporting leaders from Land’s End to Swindon. My focus is on keeping leaders connected, building networks that foster collaboration, and introducing ideas that act as catalysts for innovation.

Right now, I’m leading our regional programmes—including our place-based work in Exeter and our ‘Culture That Connects’ series—while exploring how we can develop approaches that are deeply rooted in place and responsive to the realities of our communities.

Regional Director (Yorkshire & the North East)

I’m passionate about this work because I’ve seen the impact of great schools, and I want children in the North of England to get as good a deal as children everywhere else.

For me, this is about fairness, but also about recognising the inherent excellence and potential in every child. What are we losing by not investing in these future Einsteins?

I also love working with people in schools: they need to live their own lives of choice and opportunity in order to model this to the communities they serve. When we create opportunity for staff to feel nourished and energised, I know we’re making an important contribution to the sector.

Right now, I’m focused on how we can maximise the exceptional work of our partners across Yorkshire and the North East—inspiring aspiring headteachers in Hull, rethinking relationships in Rotherham, and powering up pastoral staff in Pontefract. I’m keen to deepen existing connections and build new ones so we can amplify what’s working.

Data & Impact Lead

What drives my work is the unwavering belief that every young person possesses inherent value and worth, regardless of how well they fit into a narrow, societal definition of success. So many young people are implicitly and explicitly told they don't belong, and I am motivated to dismantle those barriers and improve access to opportunities for all. Across my career I've seen firsthand how strong, supportive connections—between children, families and community partners—are the most powerful catalyst for creating lasting, positive change in a young person's life.

In my role as Data & Impact Lead, I focus on ensuring that our programmes achieve the greatest possible outcomes for babies, children, and young people. This involves evaluating our work and using those insights to continually refine and improve our approach. Additionally, I have the privilege of co-leading our youth engagement programmes. This work is focused on empowering young people in Feltham to become the leaders of the future, supporting them as they develop their skills and champion issues important to them. To further strengthen this practice, I am currently studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.

Director of Education | Centre for the Children’s Workforce

Having spent years in schools tackling disadvantage child by child, I’m now motivated by the chance to confront those challenges at a more systemic level—exploring how we can redesign or reimagine the structures that shape children’s lives.

That shift in perspective, from individual to collective, keeps me energised and hopeful about what’s possible.

As Director of Education, I’m responsible for ensuring that our programmes, beginning with the Foundation Degree (FdA), are fit for purpose and grounded in the needs of the children’s workforce.

My focus is on equipping practitioners to work in more integrated and coherent ways, so they can make the biggest possible difference for children, particularly those facing disadvantage.

Finance Officer

Programme & Operations Officer

I’ve always worked within education and care deeply about the inequity faced by so many children and families. Knowing that the work I’m doing contributes to creating opportunities for babies, children and young people to thrive, motivates me daily. 

In my role at The Reach Foundation, I support the national team with everything behind the scenes that helps our programmes run smoothly. From coordinating logistics to ensuring the right systems are in place, my focus is on creating the conditions for others to do their best work so that, together, we can make a lasting difference for children and communities.

Managing Director | Languages For All

I run Languages For All—promoting language learning at A-level and beyond. Languages For All brings together schools, universities and employers to offer amazing A-level language learning experiences.

Director of Operations

I’ve spent my career working in social mobility because I believe every child deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential, no matter their background. My career started working with young people and communities through both sports and widening participation interventions. More recently, I have led large-scale education programmes and events.

As Director of Operations, I lead our finance, governance, HR, technology, and planning. Our team focus on building the resilient, practical systems that enable the Foundation to grow sustainably, ensuring our team and partners have everything they need to deliver consistent, long-term support for babies, children and families.

Director of Communications

I’m driven by the belief that how we frame complex issues shapes how we think about them, and in turn, what solutions we believe are possible. The words, images, and experiences we choose can either narrow understanding or open up new possibilities for action.

My background in education, design and innovation has taught me that communications isn’t just about telling stories—it’s about designing meaning, and helping people see their work and their world differently.

I’m fascinated by how ideas travel, how systems learn, and how shared language can make collective progress possible.

As Director of Communications, I lead our work to shape how The Reach Foundation communicates. My focus is on clarity and coherence: connecting people and ideas, crafting narratives that invite understanding and belonging, and designing experiences that help leaders and communities act together for babies, children and young people.

Director of Evaluation & Learning

I support schools to better understand their community contexts and develop joined-up, local strategies to support pupils and their families.

I live in Bristol and facilitate the West100 programme.