London, England, United Kingdom
Strategic partnerships leader with 10+ years US and UK experience driving innovation, impact and scale across leading organisations, institutions and global brands. Expert in developing international evidence-led corporate, foundation and philanthropic partnerships, and new business development pipelines spanning humanitarian, refugee, environmental, scientific, health, education, media, heritage, arts and culture sectors. Advocates robust MEAL principles to ensure funding propositions are grounded in data integrity, evidence and clear, measurable outcomes, enabling partners to understand the impact of their investment. Core expertise: ➤ Strategic Leadership: Strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting, effective and empathetic leadership, line/team/change management, emotional intelligence and grit ➤ Global Philanthropy: Non-profit/charity/NGO development and global philanthropy in complex frameworks/organisations with cross-functional collaboration, competing stakeholder priorities and senior/international stakeholder stewardship ➤ High-Value Partnerships: High-value, multi-year strategic/commercial/shared value corporate partnerships ➤ Impactful Communication: Communication and negotiation, particularly where complex data/research must be distilled into clear, compelling narratives and engaging delivery ➤ Regulatory Compliance: Legal/regulatory compliance, including UK charity governance/legislation, GDPR, PECR, ethical fundraising principles and safeguarding, partnership agreements/MoUs, due diligence, VAT and US IRS 501(c)(3) regulations/non-profit governance ➤ Brand & Media Strategy: Integrated multimedia, multi-platform partnership marketing & communications, media relations and brand/reputational risk management
Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute based in London.
Mind is a £63M leading mental health charity in England and Wales. I lead the New Business team, ensuring a high-performing structure, robust pipeline and prioritised portfolio of strategic partnerships aligned to organisational goals. Appointed to stabilise and steer the team through post-restructure change and recruitment, including line management of 6 staff, strengthening team development and embedding effective ways of working. Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for Mind’s corporate partnerships new business function, including financial oversight, risk management and delivery of income growth targets. Collaborate across fundraising, brand, communications, policy and social impact teams to align partnership development with organisational strategy and maximise cross-functional opportunities.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certified teacher with 30+ years' business experience across the US and UK, combining modern language pedagogy with a perspective shaped by my own generational lived experience of forced migration. Specialised in helping a diverse range of learners bridge the gap between academic English and real-world communication. Key Specialisations: ➤ Cross-Cultural Exchange: Leveraging 30 years of international business experience to provide cultural context ➤ Dual-Context Expertise: Fluency across both American and British English nuances and professional cultures ➤ High-Context Communication: Tailoring instruction to professional and industry-specific needs ➤ Conversational Fluency: Developing confidence through natural freestyle immersive dialogue that moves beyond textbooks ➤ Immersive Classroom Management: Creating engaging, communicative environments for diverse learners ➤ Young Learner & Teen Instruction: Adept at using parental experience to engage and inspire students across the Primary and Secondary age spectrum I’m passionate about making English relevant, accessible and engaging, allowing students to communicate with confidence and authenticity.
Pursued internationally recognised Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification focused on American and British English: • Language instruction • Intercultural communication • Learner-centred teaching methodologies • Facilitation • Curriculum planning • Cross-cultural engagement applicable to international and community-focused contexts