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.

Mariella is the Principal at Chelsea Academy. Prior to that, she spent 16 years working in Hounslow schools as a History Teacher, Senior Leader and finally Principal. Mariella is committed to leading in the state sector and making a difference to the life chances of young people. Her mission is to lead a school that prepares students for happy, healthy and successful adulthoods. Mariella also serves as a trustee on the board of School Home Support.

Anna is a Science Teacher and a Head of Year at Holland Park School. 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 peoples 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.

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.

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.

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.