When did you join ELBA?
April 2015 as a Finance Assistant.

What is your role and what does it involve?
My role as a Finance Manager consists of overseeing the accounting systems, bank reconciliations, reporting and analysing information. My role involves working closely with my colleagues as well as developing relationships with funders and auditors.

Three words to describe yourself
Dependable. Easy-going. Flexible.

Tell us one thing that people may not know about you
I did a charity bike ride from London to Paris to raise funds for flood victims in Bangladesh.

Tell us the best thing about working for ELBA
It’s deeply rewarding working for a charity that helps give back to the local community. It’s also great working with a lot of like-minded people that are looking to make a positive difference to people lives.

Name your favourite place in east London and why
It has to be Bethnal Green where I grew up and where I still reside. The Young V&A, Victoria Park and the canal walks bring back very pleasant memories.

Complete this sentence: ‘The absolute best thing about volunteering is…’
…that when you do good for others in the community it provides a natural sense of accomplishment.