Governance

Temi works as an Investment Professional at Marshall Wace, having previously held various roles across Global Markets and Research at J.P. Morgan. He grew up in Croydon and holds a Masters in Chemical Engineering (M.Eng) and an MBA from Imperial College London. Outside of his career he is passionate about education, socio-economic development as well as community service and has run several local and national initiatives across these areas. Temi was previously a governor at Ark Blake and is extremely excited about joining Ark Evelyn Grace’s Local Governing Body and serving as Chair.

Adam has nine years of professional experience in the tech and marketing at Shell, where he currently serves as a Senior Product Manager. Although he has not previously engaged with the school, his motivation to become a governor stems from a strong desire to make a positive impact in the local community. Adam believes that his expertise in product management and technology can provide valuable insights and support to the school's development and success. He is committed to leveraging his skills to contribute to the school's future growth and excellence.

I was called to the Bar in 1992 and was in practice in Criminal Law until 1998 when I left to become a lecturer on the College of Law's (now the University of Law) Bar Course. In 2004, I was appointed Director of the Bar Vocational Course and am still leading the renamed Bar Professional Training Course.  I have an interest in equipping school age children to be in the best position to make the right educational choices about their future careers and I am delighted to be a governor of the Evelyn Grace Academy so that I can assist with this.

Matt is currently pursuing a dual track career, both as an actor/writer (appearing as a regular character in BBC/Netflix show 'Cuckoo' amongst other things) and working day-to-day as the Managing Director of Surveytech, an engineering equipment company based in Mitcham, Surrey. Third sector experience includes as Assistant Manager of the Brixton People's Kitchen, overseeing the logistics for one of the two emergency food distribution centres during the covid crisis and as Trustee of Universify Education, a summer school and mentoring programme aimed at opening up top universities to more students from non-privileged backgrounds.

Jashan is an investment professional with a background in the technology sector. He has experience working with start-ups, corporates, and private equity-owned businesses. He currently works for a global investment manager, where he invests across a range of credit strategies spanning the UK and Europe. Born in South East London, Jashan holds a BSc Honours in Economics & Accounting from Brunel University and is committed to enhancing youth access to education and employment opportunities.

All my adult life I worked in training and development, as well as being the mother to five boys I am now grandmother to thirteen and a great grandmother of two. I am the Legal Guardian of two boys and a girl who are aged between twelve and fifteen.

I believe passionately in the potential of schools to transform the lives of children and young people, and that every child deserves the best possible education. I am committed and feel strongly about improving the quality of education for our children also to support inclusive education for all members of the school community.  I have the willingness to contribute my skills, knowledge and experience to help the schools to provide the best education for all members of the school community and to improving standards in the school.