Our people

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.

Judith Abbachi joined us in September 2024. Judith has a Certificate in Training Practice with the Chartered Institute of Personal Development. She previously hosted international students in her home, helping them learn English and assisting them with their homework and teaching them life skills.

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 Michaelson joins us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in London. Kara has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Bath. While at university, she was an Academic Representative and also a volunteer for the ‘We All Belong at Bath’ programme. She has worked and volunteered in a range of charities such as Learning Hive, SMART, and Heswall’s Disabled Children’s Holiday Fund. Kara has also worked as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist with the NHS.

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.

Kayleigh Taylor joined us in July 2024. Kayleigh has a degree in East Asian Studies and International Relations from SOAS University of London, where she was also an Outreach Student Ambassador. She has previously worked in retail and hospitality.

Kelly Wainhouse joined us in January 2020. She previously was the Senior Programme Manager at the National Citizen Service, The Challenge and Buddy Scheme Project Manager at Richmond AID.