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Helen began her career in events management before moving to Vietnam to teach English. She has seen first-hand the importance of oracy in the classroom and is passionate about giving every child and young person the opportunity to have their voice heard. She is excited to help students build confidence and instil the belief that their voice matters.

India comes to the ESU with a degree in music and a varied background in the performing arts. She has first-hand experience of the ways in which performance opportunities are transformative for young people’s confidence and self-esteem. She hopes that through her work here at the ESU she can give others the chance to discover their capability as leaders, as well as the joy of self-expression.

Melissa is an administrator, educator, and performer passionate about giving young people the oral and social skills they need to thrive.

Louisa began her career as a secondary school teacher in North London as part of the Teach First programme. She left the classroom in 2014 to co-found and then lead a youth philanthropy/social action charity before joining The ESU in June 2024.

With her degree in education studies, Chelsea began her career in Learning and Development in the NHS. She has experience working with variety of teams and stakeholders, and has a particular interest in social mobility and the social issues that impact children and young people’s learning.

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