Our people

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.

Kathleen Gallagher joins us in July 2024. Kathleen has a degree in History from the University of Liverpool, and has TEFL qualifications from the International University of Catalonia. She has previously worked as an English Language Assistant and volunteered as a telephone befriender in Spain.

Katie Kinzett joined us in August 2022. Katie studied Photography at Nottingham Trent University. Previously, she volunteered at a community darkroom and film lab and worked in a Secondary school as an Art and DT Technician.

Kay Kevat joined us in July 2024 and works between our Manchester North and Salford Central centres. Kay has a degree in Biomedical Science from Newcastle University and a PGCE from the University of Manchester. She has previously worked as a teacher and as an administrator for AQA.