I am Russian by background, engineer by education, and salesperson by profession. I made South London my home 12 years ago. Having spent a decade focused mainly on building my career and my family, I realised I also wanted to use my business skills for the greater good of the communities around me. I have been delighted to be introduced to Home-Start Southwark team, who do such outstanding work for families and who share so many of my values. I am also a mother of two young children and having had a very positive motherhood experience myself, I am keen to add my contribution to Home-Start Southwark which helps making parenting easier for other families.

Having worked in policing across London for over 30 years I have seen the positive impact that supporting families and parents has on children in their early years. I have worked in a range of policing roles throughout my career but one of the most challenging, rewarding and important areas I have experienced  was as head of safeguarding in an inner London Borough. Providing independent support to families with young children, alongside education, I believe is key to communities.

I was honoured to be asked to join Home-Start Southwark as a Trustee in 2020. My aim is to use my skills and experience to support the Charity and volunteers to ensure families with young children are supported in many ways at times of need.

I am a cyber security consultant currently at BAE Systems, with experience at KPMG, Santander, City of London Police and Masters degree in Information Security. I have recently moved to the area and became aware of the amazing work HSS does through the Haberdasher Company, I was immediately inspired to apply to become a Trustee to better understand the charity while supporting and adding value where I can. I feel privileged to join an amazing board of trustees and very motivated to get involved with the volunteers and community in providing education, financial and emotional support to families with young children.

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I first became involved with Home-Start in 1992 when I met Margaret Harrison and became convinced of the enormous importance of supporting young families in their own homes during the children’s most formative years. I became a Trustee of Home-Start UK and Home-Start International and then, realising there was no Home-Start scheme where I lived, was able, with Home-Start UK’s help, to start a scheme in Southwark.

I am originally from Nigeria and have a background in Economics. My motivation and passion to help vulnerable children and young people grew when I moved to UK 8 years ago. Since relocating to the UK, I have embarked on a journey of a personal and professional transformation. I became  Certified as a Nursing assistant, Administrator, Nanny, Play worker, Community research engagement officer, Mental health first aider, Holiday clubs worker, and work with local charities offering my time and support to families.

I have been actively involved in various voluntary community programs throughout my time in the UK, collaborating with different charities and public sector organisations like the NHS, Home-Start Southwark, Pembroke House, Spring Community Hub and many more.

In 2023, I was privileged to join Home-Start Southwark as a Trustee. It’s been a wonderful experience to be part of the board of trustees and be able to share values while continuing to provide direct support to families in need through volunteering with Home-Start.

I have worked in local government and the charity sector since starting my career in London 8 years ago.  I have lived in South-East London for a number of years, and really value the opportunity to give back to the community where I live.I became involved with Home-Start working for a branch in North London as a fundraiser, and was amazed by the impact the Home-Start model has on families - I'm really excited to have the opportunity to be part of that again, this time supporting Home-Start as a trustee.

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