Meet a Changemaker: Andy Lewis, Deputy Headteacher, St Bonaventure’s
Andy has been heavily involved in work around youth safety in the community. He has devoted his energy to numerous campaigns to improve safety and outcomes for young people –…
Meet a Changemaker: Laura Glendinning, Care4Calais Volunteer
Laura has lived in Newham since 1983, and has always been involved in the communities around her. She has a long background of working in the NHS and is driven…
Meet some Changemakers: Bo Chapman and Zoe Flynn, Creative Director and Company Secretary of Frames of Mind respectively
Bo and Zoe met in 2004 when a neighbour introduced them, and established Salmagundi Films. Withbackgrounds in art direction and TV they were both driven by the desire to empower…
Meet a Changemaker: Lorraine Cezair-Phillip, School Business Manager
Lorraine has lived in Newham for 36 years and has shown her dedication to her community and her commitment to supporting others in countless ways over the years. She has…
Meet a Changemaker: Karen Bryzak, Project Coordinator, Skills Enterprise
Karen grew up in the borough, and is a proud resident of Newham. She has a profound dedication to supporting older adults. Her background in social services and healthcare advocacy…
Meet a Changemaker: Malathy Muthu, CEO, Skills Enterprise
Malathy Muthu has actively contributed to the borough’s wellbeing for over two decades. At Skills Enterprise, Malathy spearheads initiatives in Newham aimed at addressing the social determinants of health, offering…
Meet a Changemaker: Katy Szita, Team Leader for Social Prescribers and Co-Chair of the Personalised Care Community of Practice
Katy has always been interested in helping people to build knowledge and community connections; in a previous role she supported isolated older people with community engagement and volunteer management. She…
Meet a Changemaker: Gill Tan, Volunteer
Gill has lived in Newham for 30 years. She has a background in social work and working in children’s centres, as well as in an Asian Women’s Refuge, providing support…
Meet a Changemaker: Paul Stephen, Principal and Chief Executive of Newham College
As Principal of Newham College, which provides education to 7,000 Newham residents every year, Paul puts student welfare, safety and a positive experience of learning at the very heart of…