Better

Futures

Islington Council and Better Space are working towards building a Fairer Islington through creating opportunities that foster an inclusive economy with opportunities for all residents to get into work and set up their own businesses.

The Better Futures programme is designed to facilitate networks and connections that allow Islington residents to quickly understand the inner workings of careers and jobs in certain sectors. Having the opportunity to ask questions to someone with experience or skills in a field of interest, could have a significant impact on your life and choices.

If you are an Islington resident you have the opportunity to connect with mentors who are able to share one-to-one insights on their career journeys, work experience and areas of expertise free of charge.

Please review our mentors’ profiles and sign up below. Please do not reach out to the mentors directly. We will screen the requests, then connect you with the mentors.

Meet our Mentors

Meet our Mentors

Andrew Love, Director at Love Design Studio & Shade the UK

Andrew Love, Director at Love Design Studio & Shade the UK

Andy Galloway, Business Manager at New Citizenship Project

Andy Galloway, Business Manager at New Citizenship Project

Arthur Shearlaw, Director at Climate Jams

Arthur Shearlaw, Director at Climate Jams

Cris Thompson, Lead Developer at Octophin

Cris Thompson, Lead Developer at Octophin

Catherine McClen, Founder & CEO at BuddyHub

Catherine McClen, Founder & CEO at BuddyHub

Dan Newling, Director at September

Dan Newling, Director at September

Dimitrios Bissias, Director at Eftopia Ltd

Dimitrios Bissias, Director at Eftopia Ltd

Felicity Gransden, Head of Brand & Marketing at Public Practice

Felicity Gransden, Head of Brand & Marketing at Public Practice

Harriet Fisher, Learning and Development Manager at Public Practice

Harriet Fisher, Learning and Development Manager at Public Practice

Jessica Littlewood, Programmes Manager at Public Practice

Jessica Littlewood, Programmes Manager at Public Practice

Kelly Bewers, Independent Social Impact Consultant

Kelly Bewers, Independent Social Impact Consultant

Kirstie Wielandt, Global Capacity Building Lead at Greenpeace International

Kirstie Wielandt, Global Capacity Building Lead at Greenpeace International

Leonore Lord-Patterson, Business Advisor at Cambridge Social Enterprises

Leonore Lord-Patterson, Business Advisor at Cambridge Social Enterprises

Lesley Wilson, Policy and Engagement Lead at IEMA

Lesley Wilson, Policy and Engagement Lead at IEMA

Lewis Scott, Education Coordinator at Social Enterprise Academy

Lewis Scott, Education Coordinator at Social Enterprise Academy

Lilli Hoikka, Operations Manager at Public Practice

Lilli Hoikka, Operations Manager at Public Practice

Marcus Miller, Director at Rise International

Marcus Miller, Director at Rise International

Mariana Gentilhomem, Founder's Associate at New Wave Biotech

Mariana Gentilhomem, Founder's Associate at New Wave Biotech

Maya Wenzel, Education Manager at Social Enterprise Academy

Maya Wenzel, Education Manager at Social Enterprise Academy

Michelle Dawes-Jenkins, Founder at Bespoke Acupuncture

Michelle Dawes-Jenkins, Founder at Bespoke Acupuncture

Miguel Vidal, Director & Head of Research at Labit

Miguel Vidal, Director & Head of Research at Labit

Nabeena Mali, Head of Product at BfB Labs

Nabeena Mali, Head of Product at BfB Labs

Reindolf Asante-Manu, Programmes and Operations Administrator at Clore Social Leadership

Reindolf Asante-Manu, Programmes and Operations Administrator at Clore Social Leadership

Rowan Friedman, Frontend Lead Developer at Octophin Digital

Rowan Friedman, Frontend Lead Developer at Octophin Digital

Vamory Traore, Technical Director at Web Architecture and Technologies Ltd

Vamory Traore, Technical Director at Web Architecture and Technologies Ltd

Tony Truepenny-Phillipson, Sustainability Consultant at Love Design Studio

Tony Truepenny-Phillipson, Sustainability Consultant at Love Design Studio

William Crossley, Education Coordinator at Social Enterprise Academy

William Crossley, Education Coordinator at Social Enterprise Academy

Zoe Yu Tung Law, CEO/Co-Founder at New Wave Biotech

Zoe Yu Tung Law, CEO/Co-Founder at New Wave Biotech