Volunteers

I took up the role of Chair in 2017. My whole career has been in finance and for the past 30 years, Private Banking and wealth management. However, I seek to bring to Inter-Action far more than support with managing finances. I have a passion for the arts and for charitable work and I can combine the two within my role here. Now is both an exciting and challenging time for the vital and vibrant third sector, and I relish working with Diana, her team, our partners and volunteers, and my fellow trustees.

I found my passion for the Charity Sector after studying Law and gaining experience through volunteering in Pakistan and England since 2008. I supported health, disaster relief and technology based projects and have been part of several pioneering programmes focusing on community outreach. In my current role, I am Executive Director at CareTech Foundation, the leading independent grant-making charity in the UK social care sector, managing a portfolio of national and international partnerships that lead in areas of innovation, upskilling and employability. I have worked on community-focused events in Milton Keynes, as a part of Art in the Park, African Diaspora Day and Great Get-Together Iftar. I am a strong believer in celebrating unity and diversity through joint activity. I am immensely passionate about the work of Inter-Action MK. Our message of unity and acceptance resonates greatly with me, and I believe that Inter-Action MK proudly represents everyone looking to overcome the challenges they face with the support they need to grow.

I have been treasurer since 2018 and a trustee for many years. However, my association with Inter-Action goes back to the very early days of the mid seventies when it was first founded and I was connected to a local Cable Community Radio Station. I have seen the many changes that Inter-Action has gone through and I admire the Staff and volunteers who have worked so hard towards our survival. There are some exciting times ahead for the whole team. I know it is not going to be easy, but when we look back, as now we will be proud of what we’ve achieved.

I am an artist, filmmaker and founder of The Gray Circle. Based in Milton Keynes, I have been creating large-scale, socially engaging and interactive installations and environments for over 30 years. Commissioned by numerous public and private clients around the globe, projects include: Daniel Burnham Centennial Pavilion, film installation with Zaha Hadid Architects, Chicago; Undercurrents, outdoor light installation, Pittsburgh; Rebirth, Russian Art Week light installation event, Saatchi Gallery London; Samsung Olympic Pavilion, large-scale performance event, Sydney Australia; Whispers, outdoor daylight video installation, Greenwich & Docklands Festival, London; and Hippodrome Casino, 57-screen video installation and projection-mapping, London.

My career is in project management with the Open University, and I am passionate about the power of community projects. I feel very privileged to have joined interaction MK and to be part of a team that can make a positive impact in the community. I got involve with Inter-Action MK through an interest in the charitable projects they deliver to the community, and I became a member of the trustees in 2018. As a local resident, I have a particular interest in and enjoy our community projects such as the Gardens at Bradwell Abbey.