Chair - Jon Fricker Expand Jon has a degree in International Marketing and German and has over 35 years’ experience in marketing. Jon has also been a mentor at the University of Greenwich for marketing students and a for the University's annual Enterprise Challenge.
Treasurer - Deborah Wallis Expand Deborah worked in the banking industry for 40+ years, mostly in accounts and treasury management but also as a consultant on change projects. Deborah was a London Ambassador during the 2012 Olympics and has also been treasurer of other charities within Greenwich.
Trustee - Dr Sarah Joseph Expand Dr Sarah Joseph PhD Clinical Immunologist Imperial College, Associate Professor at UCL Sarah is a clinical scientist with a background in tropical medicine. She has lived in Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya and has always been committed to the development of affordable accessible public health solutions. Sarah is particularly passionate about HIV prevention and has been involved in many clinical trials in the UK and abroad. She is also very committed to enabling and empowering the next generation of African scientists.
Trustee - Kate Askew Expand Kate’s previous work experience includes nursing within the NHS and development work for a pensioners organisation within the voluntary sector. She was employed for over 20 years in Adult and Community Learning within the Borough, with the dual roles of community development and teaching. She has wide experience in the areas of Health and Safety and working with diverse community groups and is now retired.
Trustee - William Willson Expand William Willson William is a lawyer called to the Bar in England and Wales in 2006. William divides his practice between domestic/cross-border insolvency and restructuring and general commercial/commercial chancery work (including banking, financial services, professional negligence, company law and directors’ qualifications). William formerly worked as a journalist/documentary producer, specialising in the former Soviet Union, terrorism and the intelligence services. His credits include the triple-BAFTA winning ‘The Government Inspector’.
Vice Chair - Melanie Taylor Expand Mel is Head of Learning and Deputy CEO for the Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency and manages their training contacts and support the CEO in the running of the organisation. Mel has delivered training in health and nutrition for many years and now delivers the Train the Trainer Level 3 course. She also manages the Woolwich Front Room.
Trustee - Chris Grigsby Expand Chris worked in the Human Resources field for over thirty years as a senior manager/consultant during which time his work involved dealing with people from multi-cultural backgrounds relating to their employment. Chris’s specialist area of expertise was in employment relations and change management. When Chris took semi-retirement he worked for one of the country’s leading visitor attractions within Visitor Services and as a Tour Guide at various sites.