Our people

Jessica Smith joined us in January 2020 and is currently on sabbatical leave. Jessica has a degree in English and Biblical Literature from The University of Sheffield. She previously worked as a Community Logistics Manager for The Challenge.

Jessie Davis-Durham joined us in November 2022. Jessie has a degree in Sociology from the University of Sheffield. Previously, she has worked as an English Teacher in Hong Kong and as an Outreach Ambassador at the University of Sheffield.

Jessie Spooner joined us in January 2024. Jessie has a degree in Global Development from the University of York. Previously, they worked as a Student Ambassador and Summer Camp Councillor.

Jess Webb joined us in August 2022. Jess has a degree in Religion and Theology from the University of Bristol and an Early Years PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant and as an Activity Instructor and Early Years Practitioner at a holiday camp.

Jess Wood joined us in July 2023. Jess studied Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath and previously worked as a Student Ambassador and a Widening Participation intern.

Jonny Roberts joined us in May 2022. Jonny has a degree in Economics from the University of Essex and has previously been an Academic Support volunteer and mentor at our Bow centre.

Jordan Lee joined us in June 2023 and is our Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy). Jordan has a degree in Geography and a masters in Political Theory from The University of Sheffield. Previously, he worked for a philosophy journal and in music PR.

Joseph Corton joined us in January 2023. Joseph has a Joint Honors degree in Early Years & Education Studies degree from Nottingham Trent University. Previously, he worked as a Learning Support Professional in a Primary setting, with previous experience as a TA and Higher Level TA.

Julian Granville is Chairman of Boden having been CEO from 1997 to 2017. He also chairs Monica Vinader and sits on the Advisory Panel of Piper Private Equity.

Kara Oxford joins us in July 2023. Kara studied Sociology at the University of Warwick. She previously volunteered with the Right to Read scheme and worked as a Widening Participation Ambassador.

Kate Hollinshead joined us in September 2024. Kate has a Masters degree in Managing Equality and Diversity from London Metropolitan University and a CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management. She previously worked as Head of Operations at the charity EqualiTeach.

Kate McNally joined us in August 2017. Kate has a degree in French and Business Management from The University of Manchester. She also has a Primary PGCE with French and has previously worked as a teacher.