OUR BOARD
Meet the Board
We have a Board of Non-Executive Directors from a variety of backgrounds who give their time freely to provide strategic oversight and scrutiny to our work.
Adrian Alexa
Tamzin Byrne
Prof Pam Burnard
Adrian is a tech entrepreneur and strategic advisor with deep expertise in AI, genomics, and health-tech innovation. As founder of Daset Labs and co-founder of the genomic software company Repositive, Adrian has a track record of scaling early-stage ventures. With a background in data science and machine learning, he brings a unique blend of technical, strategic, and commercial acumen. Adrian is passionate about applying technology for social impact and improving digital infrastructure in the public good space.
Tamzin is an educator, mentor, and communicator working at the intersection of business, creativity, and the outdoors. With a background in journalism and teaching business and marketing at Anglia Ruskin University, they champion enterprise as a tool for social change. At Noise Solution, Tamzin supports strategic development while helping young people reconnect through music and technology. They are also an outdoor coach and believe in the transformative power of nature and risk-taking for personal growth.
Pamela is Professor of Arts, Creativities and Educations at the University of Cambridge, and an internationally recognised leader in creativities research. She has authored over 20 books and 120 academic publications, exploring plural forms of creativity across education, culture, and social change. Her work challenges traditional paradigms and champions non-Western, inclusive approaches to learning and knowledge-making. Pamela is a powerful advocate for rebellious, performative research that drives real-world impact.
Sharon Ward
Adam Lofting
Andy Tunnicliffe
Sharon is a Nurse Leader with over 35 years of NHS experience in operational and strategic safeguarding roles. She currently serves as the Serious Violence Duty Coordinator for Cambridgeshire Constabulary and is a trustee of The Children’s Society. Sharon brings expertise in quality assurance, system leadership, and cross-sector collaboration to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Her strengths lie in challenging systems with integrity and fostering partnerships that centre community wellbeing.
Adam is the Chief Technology Officer at Rocksteady Music School, where he leads a growing digital team focused on building tools that empower educators and inspire children. Under his leadership, Rocksteady has become the UK’s largest employer of full-time musicians and a national leader in inclusive music education. With a background in software engineering and product development, Adam is committed to using technology to scale access and impact in creative education.
Andy is a retired insurance and risk management professional with over 30 years of experience advising corporate clients on complex risk finance strategies. His career has included regulated board-level roles and a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and talent development. Since retiring, he has shifted his focus to not-for-profit and voluntary work, where he brings seasoned insight into governance, risk, and strategic oversight.
Our team
We have a pretty small (but perfectly formed) central team. Our use of digital tools means we can be efficient in our use of resources and maintain the organisation with a relatively small central team. We all come from a variety of backgrounds, and all have skills and specialisms to share and contribute to the team.
As a social enterprise, our people are really important to us. We employ people as much based on who they are as well as what they can do. And our team is ace!