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Alongside working for the Oppidan Foundation, Anna is also a Science Teacher at Kensington Aldridge Academy having been a Head of Year. After graduating from Edinburgh studying Stem Cell Biology, she completed Teach First and then decided to look for jobs out of education. However, she quickly reverted back when she realised that making a difference to young people's lives was her passion. Combining this with her love of adventure, Anna also runs her own residential trip taking inner city London children to rural locations as a tool to build children’s confidence and increase their cultural capital.

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In his penultimate year at the University of Cambridge, Josh is studying Human, Social and Political Sciences. Specialising in Politics and International Relations at St John’s College. Alongside his studies Josh is the JCR BAME Officer at St John’s, plays for the 1st XI and sits on the Advisory Board for Power The Fight. Whilst at Eton College, Josh was an Orwell Scholar as well as serving in multiple student welfare related roles.

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Emmajane is Managing Director and Global Head of Communications & Marketing at Crown Agents Bank, following senior communications roles at HSBC, Legal & General and Virgin Media. She is passionate about the difference great mentoring makes to young people's confidence and life chances - something she has seen first-hand watching her son grow through eight years as an Oppidan mentee. Emmajane brings to the Foundation two decades of expertise in growth strategy, reputation, brand, media relations and partnerships, and a conviction that every young person deserves someone in their corner. She also serves as a non-executive director in the leadership development sector

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Daniel is a corporate lawyer at a City firm. He graduated from Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge having read law. Whilst at Cambridge, Daniel co-founded the inaugural Motherland conference and was the first BME officer at Gonville and Caius College. He also sits on the School Council of Aylward Academy.

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Peter has a record of community service. He was a member of Lambeth Council for 20 years with four years as its Leader. He was board member of the London Development Agency and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. He is a past Chair of the Cicely Northcote Trust which supports innovation in the voluntary sector in Lambeth and Southwark. He was Chair of Governors at Saint Gabriel’s College, SW9 and is currently Chair at Saint John the Divine Primary School SE5.

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Sean is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Next Steps Institute, a new tech start-up focused on career reinvention for mid-career professionals. He is also Head of Educational Opportunity at Eton College, where he leads national partnerships and advocacy initiatives reaching over 200 schools. A Teach First Ambassador and former senior school leader, Sean has since built a career as a strategist, thought leader, and policy expert with extensive experience in communications, campaigns, and political engagement.

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Henry is the co-founder of Oppidan Education and The Oppidan Foundation. Henry has been a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year and was listed on the Forbes 30Under30 2020 for social entrepreneurship. Henry co-runs a team of 200 inspiring mentors who have worked with over 3000 families and 100 schools since 2016. Henry studied Modern Languages at Balliol College, Oxford.

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Walter is the co-founder of Oppidan Education and The Oppidan Foundation. Walter has been a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year and was listed on the Forbes 30Under30 2020 for social entrepreneurship. Walter co-runs a team of 200 inspiring mentors who have worked with over 3000 families and 100 schools since 2016. Walter studied Theology at Durham University.