Elly has a wide range of management experience across the public, private and third sector. She joined the Young Ealing Foundation in March 2018 because she wanted to lead a place-based organisation that has equality for children and young people at its heart.

With expertise in youth work, communications, fundraising and strategic development, Elly’s passion is for affecting positive change for children and young people, by supporting grassroots service providers to be strong and sustainable. She hopes that by ensuring strong governance in grassroots organisations, building partnerships across and within the sector, and increasing funding, children in young people in Ealing will all have the opportunity to have healthy, happy and save lives.

Tanya has extensive experience in grass-roots campaigning at a local level in Ealing and joined The Young Ealing Foundation in July 2019 wanting to further her work in the local community.

With a background in digital media and campaigning, she is passionate about championing the voice of organisations making a big impact. Through her work as Head of Communications and Business Development, she hopes to increase cohesion between the voluntary sector and local businesses in Ealing.

Yevgeni joined The Young Ealing Foundation in July 2021 as a part of University of West London's Graduate Internship scheme. He chose Young Ealing Foundation because it presented him with an opportunity to give back to the community that he had lived in for over 4 years.

A graduate in Psychology, Yevgeni is passionate about helping people and learning new things. He has extensive experience in customer service, as a teaching assistant as well as in S.E.N.D. roles.

Hollie has worked with young people for fifteen years and is passionate about supporting them to have a voice about the issues that impact their own lives and the communities they live in. Before joining the Young Ealing Foundation Hollie worked at the Lyric, Hammersmith and social justice charity Peer Power developing, producing, and delivering transformational programmes of work to support young people to creatively use their voice to make positive change. Hollie’s practices are rooted in her own arts experience and a strong belief in co-production which she looks forward to utilising to support our Ealing Young Champions.

Hollie grew up in Ealing herself and cares deeply that young people growing up here have access to opportunities that give the best possible outcomes for them and is excited to work with our members who share this passion. She feels incredibly privileged to now be working in a community that is so close to her heart.

Lamise joined the Young Ealing Foundation in November 2022 because she loves the work we do to champion the voice of young people and support charities who work with them. The values the YEF holds are very aligned with Lamise's own personal values and she shares a similar passion of empowering children and young people

Lamise's experience is in event management for grassroots charities, where the majority of the events were developed for children and young people. Her passion for inspiring and working with and for youth also extends to her free time as she creates and manages her own kids magazine. As a highly organised and methodical person, Lamise is looking forward to using these skills to help further develop the operational side of the work YEF does and help their services be even more impactful.

Daud joined the Young Ealing Foundation in July 2023 because just like the Ealing Young Champions, he was a part of a diverse group of young people who tackled issues in the London Borough of Ealing. The Young Ealing Foundation aims to provide a brighter future for young people and this job has provided Daud with the opportunity to support the community he has been bought up in.

With a background in Dance, Graphic Designing & Sports, he is passionate about increasing the participation of young people in the Arts & Health industry in Ealing.

Joan graduated from the University of West London with a degree in social work. She joined the Young Ealing Foundation in July 2023 as part of the University Graduate Internship Programme.

Joan worked within the fast-paced intake team at London Borough of Hounslow Children Services. She carried out child and family assessments and made referrals to relevant support services. Joan has an in-depth knowledge of the challenges experienced by those without access to equal opportunities. Hence, her passion is to empower and advocate for the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

During her time at the Young Ealing Foundation, Joan wants to apply the skills and knowledge she has gained over the years to support young people and advocate for their needs.