What WE'RE ABOUT
We are a small but mighty team, bonded by a belief in the power of creativity and communications to change the world.
Our people are passionate and dedicated, always determined to go the extra mile to ensure the most ambitious and amazing projects are delivered and exceed expectation. We recognise the uniqueness of every individual in our team so we foster a flexible and inclusive work environment that prioritizes well-being. We’re always striving to enhance our workplace and benefits, understanding that it’s a journey of constant evolution towards creating an exceptional place to work.
Our board
Richard Curtis
Co-founder
Kate Garvey
Executive Chair & Co-founder
Gail Gallie
Executive Director & Co-founder
Alison Bellwood
Executive Director Education & Youth
Tanya Joseph
Non Executive Director
Reemah Sakaan
Non Executive Director
Ravi Gurumurthy
Non Executive Director
Richard Curtis
Co-founderRichard Curtis is a Film and TV writer and director. He is the Co-Founder of Comic Relief UK, a charity that has raised £1.5 billion for projects in the UK and internationally. In 2015, Comic Relief went to the USA – to date it’s raised over $300 million to help children around the world. Richard was a founding member of Make Poverty History & worked both on that and Live 8. In 2015 he co-founded Project Everyone, with an aim to make the UN’s SDG’s famous & effective. He is now a UN Advocate for the SDGs. In 2019 he co-founded Make My Money Matter.
Kate Garvey
Executive Chair & Co-founderGail Gallie
Executive Director & Co-founderGail started her career working for advertising agencies, before taking a role in marketing at the BBC where, over an 8 year period, she led the marketing of Radio 1, BBC News, Sport, CBeebies and BBC Three. As a consultant Gail worked to relaunch non-profit brands such as Children in Need, The Camden Roundhouse and Sports Relief. In 2010 Gail was appointed CEO of the ad agency Fallon, part of the Publicis Group. After Co-Founding Project Everyone, Gail had a spell as CEO of the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation. In 2019 she launched Project 17, a consultancy alongside her non-profit work helping the private sector orient their purpose around the Global Goals.
Alison Bellwood
Executive Director Education & YouthAlison is a creative communications expert with a specific focus on children and education. She has worked extensively with some of the world’s most recognised brands (PepsiCo, Unilever, Nestlé). In 2014 Alison joined Project Everyone to create the World’s Largest Lesson which aims to build a generation of young Global Goals “champions”, taking action to make the world a better place for everyone. Working alongside founding partner UNICEF and many others, our World’s Largest Lesson team develops creative tools for learning and engages millions of children in over 120 countries in its annually themed learning experiences.
Tanya Joseph
Non Executive DirectorTanya Joseph has worked in communications all her professional life, starting life as a journalist before becoming Press Secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair and then taking on senior roles in house and in agency. She was the architect of the award winning This Girl Can campaign which in its first year inspired 2.8 million women in England to put on their trainers. South African by birth, she has campaigned throughout her life for social justice worldwide. She is chair of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women which works with women entrepreneurs in lower and middle income countries.
Reemah Sakaan
Non Executive DirectorReemah Sakaan is a global CEO with a track record of leading international media and consumer brands. As the founding CEO of BritBox International, (originally a joint venture between BBC & ITV) she grew the service from idea to 4M subscribers across 8 territories, culminating in a $650M valuation and sale to BBC studios. Prior to becoming CEO, Reemah held senior positions in Marketing, Commercial Strategy & Editorial at the BBC and ITV and in Consumer companies Diageo & Reckitt Benckiser. She has lived and worked in the UK, US and Australia during her 25-year career, and combines P&L ownership and a strong results orientation with a focus on purpose and creative flair.
Ravi Gurumurthy
Non Executive DirectorRavi is the Chief Executive of Nesta, the UK’s innovation Foundation. Nesta’s mission is to design, test and scale solutions to society's biggest challenges, from sustainability, and health to educational inequality. Ravi also leads the Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the ‘Nudge Unit.’ BIT has grown from a small team in No 10 Downing Street to a 250-person global social purpose consultancy, and subsidiary of Nesta. Prior to joining Nesta, Ravi co-founded and led the Airbel Innovation Lab at the International Rescue Committee. He was responsible for designing new products and services for people affected by crises in over 40 countries. Ravi worked in the UK government from 1999 to 2013. He was an advisor and speechwriter to the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, led the creation of Every Child Matters and the Children Act 2004, and the world’s first legally binding Climate legislation. Ravi has held a number of non-executive roles, and is currently a governor of the Heath Foundation.
Our Team
Kate Garvey
Executive Chair & Co-founder
Piers Bradford
CEO
Alison Bellwood
Executive Director Education & Youth
Hannah Cameron
Creative and Campaigns Director
Jon Hales
Climate and Business Director
Polly Mallinson
Content Director
Esther Kissiedu
Social Media and Digital Director
Lily Brown
Events Director
Sophie Fraser
Project Director
Sabrina de Souza
Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns
Claudia Kool
Senior Manager, People & Culture
Johanna Schmidt
Senior Partnerships Manager
WE VALUE… PROGRESS FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET, WITH NOBODY LEFT BEHIND
Jack Davies
Senior Manager, World’s Largest Lesson
Sarah Kadouch-Chevalier
Senior Climate Campaigns Manager
Emmyline Duffy
Senior Producer
Celeste Sangster
Senior Campaigns & Communications Manager
Eddy Day-Clarke
Project Manager
Lucy Pool
Project Manager
Eliot McFarlane
Producer
Ola Waszkiewicz
EA to the Leadership Team & Board Secretary
Noreen Kassam
Programme Manager
Nour Alswaid
Youth and Community Manager
WE VALUE….. CREATIVITY TO MAKE AUDACIOUS THINGS POSSIBLE
Thaswina Ramsaha
Assistant Producer Business & Climate Team
Raabia Ghaznavi
Assistant Events Producer
Kate Garvey
Executive Chair & Co-founderPiers Bradford
CEOPiers Bradford is the CEO of Project Everyone, responsible for leading the organisation day to day. He spent 2015 setting up and delivering 'Radio Everyone' – a pop up radio station to promote the Global Goals – which had over 600 broadcast partners in 75 different countries, before stepping up as Managing Director in 2016. Before joining Project Everyone, Piers was part of BBC Radio 1’s core management team during one of the most exciting and groundbreaking periods in its history. He led the launch of the Radio 1 visual channel on BBC iPlayer, expanding the footprint of the BBC’s key youth brand. Prior to that he was Commissioning Editor for Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra, overseeing and commissioning all independently produced programming.
Alison Bellwood
Executive Director Education & YouthAlison is a creative communications expert with a specific focus on children and education. She has worked extensively with some of the world’s most recognised brands (PepsiCo, Unilever, Nestlé). In 2014 Alison joined Project Everyone to create the World’s Largest Lesson which aims to build a generation of young Global Goals “champions”, taking action to make the world a better place for everyone. Working alongside founding partner UNICEF and many others, our World’s Largest Lesson team develops creative tools for learning and engages millions of children in over 120 countries in its annually themed learning experiences.
Hannah Cameron
Creative and Campaigns DirectorAs the Creative and Campaign Director at Project Everyone, Hannah works in collaboration with partners and creators to produce striking content and campaigns for the Goals. Highlights include #DizzyGoals, #WhatIReallyReallyWant, Freedom For Girls, Dear World Leaders, Voices For Change and #WorldsToDoList. She has brought new and unusual suspects to understand and champion the Goals – from George the Poet and Beyoncé to Patrisse Cullors and Tarana Burke. She exec produced the original Goalkeepers for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from 2017 – 2019.
Jon Hales
Climate and Business DirectorJon leads our Business Avengers campaign, bringing together some of the largest and most influential companies in the world to drive awareness and accelerate progress from the corporate sector towards the Global Goals. Jon also works with our creative team and partners to develop campaigns which influence action and behaviour change around the climate crisis. Before joining Project Everyone, Jon was Director of Strategic Partnerships for Climate Action, where his focus was on creating public-private partnerships to accelerate the low carbon transition. Jon is also the author of two children’s books, inspired by his time teaching English abroad.
Polly Mallinson
Content DirectorPolly works alongside Richard Curtis overseeing all of Project Everyone’s films for campaigns with our partners, including Global Citizen, the Gates Foundation and the United Nations. Polly's background is in public policy and she has 15 years of production experience. Previously she was a producer for Oscar winning director Jonathan Demme and at Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's production company, Playtone. She began her career at the European Commission in Brussels and then Indonesia helping to develop and implement EU strategy with ASEAN. She has a Master in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Esther Kissiedu
Social Media and Digital DirectorEsther has over 15 years’ experience in media relations and digital communication, working with prominent broadcast media and publishing brands such as Financial Times and MTV. She joined Project Everyone in April 2020, as the Director of Digital and Social Media, leading on strategic development for the Global Goals’ social and digital channels.
Lily Brown
Events DirectorLily is the Events Director for Goalkeepers, focussing on the power of music and storytelling to convey the messages of the Global Goals. Lily worked for two years as PE co-founder Richard Curtis’ Creative Producer before joining the PE team in 2019. In her time here she has worked predominantly as a producer on Goalkeepers with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as working with the World’s Largest Lesson team UNICEF, to produce the WLL Live, an online education YouTube show and producing the events at Forest For Change at the London Design Biennale.
Sophie Fraser
Project DirectorSophie spent several years studying and working abroad in Spain and Cuba before returning to the UK in 2011 to work as a Strategic Communications Planner on advertising campaigns for the likes of Mars, Nestlé and Oxfam, amongst others. In 2017 Sophie joined Project Everyone to work as a Project Manager on the inaugural Goalkeepers event with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since then, Sophie has worked on several other Goalkeepers events as well as various dinners and receptions in Davos and virtual events for Cannes Lions Live.
Sabrina de Souza
Director of Policy, Advocacy and CampaignsSabrina serves as our Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, where she holds a crucial role in establishing the policy foundation for our global creative campaigns. She simplifies complex policy matters into clear messaging and narratives that drive the direction of our campaigns. Additionally, as a passionate feminist advocate, Sabrina lends her expertise as a board member of the Global Girls Project. Prior to her tenure with Project Everyone, she served as the Director of National and Regional Advocacy at Malala Fund.
Claudia Kool
Senior Manager, People & CultureClaudia looks after the team at PE; the people, culture and workspace. She has a down to earth and holistic approach to workplace culture and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where people are valued and able to thrive professionally. Claudia works on recruitment, training and development, staff wellbeing, and oversees the day to day running of our hybrid workspace. She also co-runs two working groups on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and Sustainability.
Johanna Schmidt
Senior Partnerships ManagerAs Senior Partnerships Manager, Johanna oversees all aspects of Project Everyone’s partnership with Google. This not only involves working with Google but also closely liaising with the UN and most internal teams. Prior to joining Project Everyone, she worked at Cancer Research UK managing a number of large-scale partnerships, most recently leading on all Stand Up To Cancer partnerships. Before joining the charity sector, Johanna worked agency-side in international advertising and marketing on big campaigns for clients, like Oreo, Milka, Cadbury, Philadelphia and many more, for a number of years.
Jack Davies
Senior Manager, World’s Largest LessonJack is the Senior Manager for the World’s Largest Lesson team where he manages Generation Earthshot, in partnership with The Earthshot Prize and The Royal Foundation. Before joining Project Everyone Jack studied Politics and Philosophy and spent 7 years working on education projects in Bristol, Manchester and London – from national teacher training programmes to coaching football to 3 year olds! He is an ambassador for TeachSDGs and UNLEASH Innovation Labs, and a UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate.
Sarah Kadouch-Chevalier
Senior Climate Campaigns ManagerSarah is Project Everyone’s climate campaigns manager. Since joining in 2018, she has worked with a range of partners in the climate, nature and ocean space, helping develop and deliver advocacy campaigns and creative content. Sarah produces and curates high-level events at key moments and works closely with our partner, Freuds, on Goals House. She also leads Fashion Avengers, a new collective of leading fashion forces committed to accelerate action towards the Goals. With a background in environmental geopolitics and law, Sarah started her career working for a London-based charity that mobilises the arts and culture to take action on the climate crisis.
Emmyline Duffy
Senior ProducerEmmyline is an senior producer who has been at Project Everyone since 2017. While being involved in a wide variety of projects, her main role is managing the Goalkeepers Award programme which identifies, highlights and rewards young activists from around the world on behalf of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Emmyline leads on the project management of this process working with the nomination partners, the judges and communicating closely with the winners themselves.
Celeste Sangster
Senior Campaigns & Communications ManagerAs Campaigns & Communications Manager at Project Everyone, Celeste develops and delivers impactful campaigns to promote the SDGs to diverse audiences. Her role involves working closely with civil society organisations around the world to ensure a united effort to advance the Global Goals. Prior to joining Project Everyone, Celeste delivered a successful campaign on domestic abuse and mental health for England’s leading charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. She holds an MA in International Development and has worked with international teams across projects in Nepal, Peru and Pakistan – with a focus on women’s empowerment.
Eddy Day-Clarke
Project ManagerIn her role as Project Manager, Eddy is currently working on the Goalkeepers Campaign with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Previously at Project Everyone she supported Kate, Piers and the senior management team, including working on the Nations United broadcast in partnership with the UN, and the Forest for Change at Somerset House. Before Joining Project Everyone, Eddy was the Executive Assistant to the British High Commissioner in Uganda and before that, worked in Marketing and Fundraising in the NGO sector.
Lucy Pool
Project ManagerLucy is a Project Manager at Project Everyone, having joined the team in 2023. Specialising in event project management, her role predominantly involves working as Event Project Manager for Goalkeepers with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Here, she focuses on timelines and process management, supporting a team of producers to ensure that every detail aligns to bring this event to life. Prior to this role, Lucy honed her skills in various Executive Assistant positions, as well as in roles delivering large-scale event productions, where she discovered her love for live events and their profound ability to connect and unite people.
Eliot McFarlane
ProducerEliot is a Producer at Project Everyone, working in the creative team. Previously, Eliot worked in film promotion, producing websites and digital campaigns for clients including Universal, Netflix and Disney. His background lies in digital production, copywriting and project management.
Ola Waszkiewicz
EA to the Leadership Team & Board SecretaryOla brings over a decade of diverse experience spanning executive assistance, project management, operations, and event management. Currently serving as EA to the Leadership Team and Board Secretary at Project Everyone, she supports high-level leadership and strategic initiatives aligned with the Global Goals.
Her career journey includes working with renowned organisations based in the UK, Switzerland, China, the US, and Poland, where she supported C-level executives and senior leadership across global banking, technology, PR, and corporate events sectors.
Ola is a proud Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Ambassador, avid hiker, and outdoor enthusiast. She is deeply passionate about the benefits of physical activity on mental health and champions the importance of being body kind. Through her professional endeavours and personal pursuits, she strives to inspire others to embrace wellness, connect with nature, and live more sustainably.
Noreen Kassam
Programme ManagerNoreen is the World’s Largest Lesson Programme Manager. Within this role, she builds and manages relationships with educators, NGOs, and delivery partners across the world to roll-out exciting and impactful learning programmes. Prior to this, she was an events manager supporting the international education community in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Originally from Burundi, Noreen is passionate about creating equal opportunities and removing barriers to education for every single child in the world, as she believes that education is the key to a better, brighter and more sustainable future.
Nour Alswaid
Youth and Community ManagerAs the Youth and Community Manager for the World’s Largest Lesson team, Nour leverages over a decade of experience in the humanitarian sector. Nour has worked with many organisations, including UNICEF and Mercy Corps. Her role involves designing and managing programs centred on youth engagement and communication across multiple countries. Her expertise extends to community management and event management, where she excels in creating and overseeing initiatives that foster meaningful connections and impactful events. With a profound commitment to fostering inclusivity, Nour boasts extensive experience in developing and managing the implementation of youth engagement initiatives, both on national and global scales.
Thaswina Ramsaha
Assistant Producer Business & Climate TeamPrior to joining Project Everyone, Thaswina honed her skills in editorial and creative development for documentary and unscripted television, cultivated by her passion for visual storytelling. In her current role, Thaswina supports the business and climate team with event logistics, curation, and creative development during key high-level convenings throughout the year. Alongside supporting private sector partnerships through the Business Avengers initiative and creative activations within our climate campaigns. Recently serving as a producer for a bonus mini-season of the 'An Idiot's Guide to Saving the World' podcast. Thaswina is committed to creatively informing, educating, and curating unexpected connections to drive progress for the Global Goals.
Raabia Ghaznavi
Assistant Events ProducerRaabia is an Assistant Events Producer on Goalkeepers, working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to spotlight amazing changemakers and innovators making progress towards the Goals. Prior to joining Project Everyone, she worked in production for live broadcasts with a focus on News. With a background in communication, art, and design, Raabia is passionate about using creativity to drive positive change.
Benefits
At Project Everyone we’re all responsible for looking after each other, we know life can be complicated and everyone is different, so we focus on creating a supportive workplace for our team because we understand that our greatest asset lies in their happiness and ability to thrive.
Along with our comprehensive and progressive benefits package, we have regular 121’s, team meetings and 6 monthly career conversations. We also have an independent HR consultant and a mental health first aider.
Hybrid workplace with flexible working policies
Private Health Care (physical & mental health)
inc discounted gym membership
25 days holiday plus flexible UK Bank Holidays
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Non contractual discretionary bonus
Paid volunteering days
Training and Development programme including peer to peer masterclasses
Cycle to work scheme
Free lunch twice a week
Stocked kitchen Free breakfast / hot drinks
Regular social events
Cultural Enrichment opportunities
Monthly Motivator
Everyone gets a birthday gift!
Vacancies
We don't have any vacancies at the moment but please check back regularly as we'd love to hear from you when we do!